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The West Midlands powered the Industrial Revolution: Birmingham canals out-mileage Venice, the Black Country forged the bolts and chains, and Stratford-upon-Avon birthed Shakespeare.
Fun facts
- Birmingham has more canal miles than Venice.
- The Library of Birmingham (2013) is Europe's largest public library.
- Cadbury was founded in nearby Bournville in 1824.
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