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Lye sits on the south-western edge of the Black Country, positioned on the main road between Stourbridge and Halesowen. Historically, the town was defined by its fireclay and its role as a centre for nail-making and anvil production; you can still see the legacy of this industrial grit in the red-brick architecture and the dense network of terraced streets that branch off the Lye Cross. Geographically, it occupies a sloping site that drops down toward the River Stour, giving many parts of the town a distinct sense of enclosure. Today, it is perhaps best known for the "Balti Mile" along the High Street, a vibrant stretch of independent restaurants that draws people from across the West Midlands. Practicality is a major factor here, as the town has its own station on the Snow Hill line, providing a direct rail link into Birmingham city centre and down to Worcester, making it a very functional base for those who work in the city but prefer the smaller scale of a traditional township.