Euro-MP backs fight to save foundry
February 3, 2006 12:00 AM
Liz Lynne MEP visiting the Old Foundry on Lowndes Road
Liz Lynne, Lib Dem MEP for the West Midlands, today added her voice to the campaign to save a historic Black Country landmark.
The Foster, Rastrick Foundry, on Lowndes Road in Wollaston, is where the first United States' first locomotive, the Stourbridge Lion, was built. A grade II listed building, it was a working foundry from 1821 to 2004, and is thought to be the longest-running foundry in Europe.
However, the building is now vacant and has been vandalised. Birmingham-based property developer Revelan, which owns the site, is currently considering redevelopment.
Liz Lynne today visited the foundry, and met members of a local action group working to save the site.
Commenting on the foundry, she said:
"This is a magnificent and historic building, in a sad state of disrepair."
"I am delighted to support the campaign to save this site. We must ensure that a new use is found for this building so that is preserved for future generations."
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