Bilston is set in the industrial heart of the Midlands, tracing its history back to Roman times when Beacon Hill was covered in oak forests, evidence of the Romans has been found in the form of coinage dating from Antoninus and Commodus which dates to around 192. In the early part of the 15th century coal had been discovered in the area and whilst there was some mining it wasn’t until the 18th century that Bilston underwent its transformation from an agricultural community to an industrial community. Coal from the area had long been transported to other adjoining towns and soon Bilston was exporting locally manufactured bricks. By the end of the 18th century Bilston had completely changed – no longer was the local economy reliant on agriculture it was now an industrial based economy. The Birmingham to Aldersley canal opened and together with the opening of the railways this encouraged new factories to open earning Bilston its place in the Black Country. The 20th century saw Bilston become an important industrial centre, Stewart and Lloyd’s Steelworks was the major local employer and eventually they were nationalised becoming the British Steel Corporation. As the 20th century wore on Bilston’s fortune changed – its reliance on a steel works and a metal working industry foundered, the area fell into a decline. New investment and new enterprises though seem to be providing Bilston with a new desire to succeed, new roads, new industries and new commercial developments are all breathing new life into what had become a drab area. The old way of life may have gone but a new and refreshing attitude is apparent, Bilston is once again on the road to success.
Dentist
Doctor
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Apple Tree
Bird In Hand
Bulls Head
Bush Inn
Dog & Partridge
Elisabeth Arms
George & Dragon
Happy Wanderer
New Inn
Oak & Ivy
Sir Henry Newbolt
Trumpet
White Hart
White House
Taxi
Andys Private Hire
Bilston Radio Cars
Star Private Hire
Sports Clubs
Bilston LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Places to Stay near Bilston
Olde White Rose (0.72 miles)
The White Rose Hotel opened it`s doors for business in August 2010. Rebuilt at the rear of the Olde White Rose pub in Bilston, the Hotel has been integrated into ... More
The Robin 2 Hotel (0.75 miles)
Villiers Arms (0.87 miles)
Ramada Park Hall Hotel and Conference Centre (1.88 miles)
Set in 5 acres of beautiful grounds, this Georgian mansion is 3 miles (4.8 km) from the centre of Wolverhampton, with easy access to the M54, M5 and M6 motorways. Ramada Park Hall is stylish and ... More | visit website
Wulfrun Hotel (2.40 miles)
Victoria Hall Student Accommodation (2.47 miles)
Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre (2.79 miles)
Travelodge Wolverhampton Central (2.83 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Walsall (M6, J10) (2.97 miles)
Pencroft Guest House (3.07 miles)
This small, clean run business has been established for more than 18 years and offers a truly “home from home” feel for business professionals, contractors and families looking for clean ... More
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