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Record 1 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
OBS

The western part of the West Midlands in England. So named after the black smoke and dust produced by the coal and cast iron industries of the 19th century.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
OBS

Partie ouest des West Midlands en Angleterre. Ainsi nommé à cause de la fumée et de la poussière produites par les industries du charbon et de la fonte au 19ième siècle.

Spanish

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