Aldridge
is a town near Walsall. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book
named as 'Alrewic' or Alder Village.
Aldrige
used to be an industrial town and it was famous for its coal mines and
lime kilns. Much evidence of this industrial past remains in the old
industrial buildings that can be found in and around the Walsall area.
Aldrige
increased in size as a result of congestion in Birmingham. It is mainly
residential althogh there are some industrial estates and modern shops
along its High Street.
Aldridge
is part of the Walsall Metropolitan Council.
