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Dudley Castle Mill Basin

Joseph Barber, 1757–1811

This impressive cavern is the Dudley Castle Mill Basin, part of the Dudley Canal Tunnel. The dramatic appearance of this part of the canal seems to have been a favourite subject with local artists in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Title of artwork, date

Dudley Castle Mill Basin, 1757–1811

Date supported

1985

Medium and material

Pencil & watercolour

Dimensions

24 x 33 cm

Grant

325

Total cost

650

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