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Dudley is a large village in North Tyneside, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. A former mining village and formerly part of Northumberland, it was the site of Annitsford railway station, originally named Dudley.[1][2][3] Dudley Colliery was situated in the village from 1856 until its closure in 1977.[4]

Former professional football player and coach Bobby Ferguson was born in the village.[5]

Robson Green, an English actor, angler, singer-songwriter and presenter, is from the village and grew up there.

References

  1. ^ "History of Dudley, in North Tyneside and Northumberland | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Disused Stations: Annitsford Station (2nd site)". www.disused-stations.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Disused Stations: Annitsford Station (first site)". www.disused-stations.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  4. ^ Museum, Durham Mining. "Durham Mining Museum - Dudley Colliery". www.dmm.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  5. ^ Garnett, Tony. "Former Ipswich Town boss Bobby Ferguson dies aged 80". East Anglian Daily Times. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.


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