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Perton
grew up as a long line of exclusive houses set along the road
from Wolverhampton to Patterham.
Known
as Perton Ridge, the area's name derives from 'Pear Town'
(a reference to the pear trees that once grew there).
In the
1970s and 80s housing development took place on a former RAF
station adjacent to Wolverhampton and this area is known as
Perton.
Although
Perton lies very close to Wolverhampton it is not considered
to be a suburb.
The only
direct road from Perton to Wolverhampton is restricted to
buses and emergency services and the detour for motorists
makes the city seem much further away than it actually is!
The annual
'Tough Guy Competition' is held in Perton. Organised by a
former British Army officer, this event is claimed to be the
world's toughest one day survival ordeal.
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