Walsall, Metropolitan district in West Midlands, England.
Description
Walsall is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands northwest of Birmingham. The area encompasses urban, suburban, and semi-rural communities spread across an extensive region.
History
The district was formed in 1974 by merging several industrial towns known for metalworking, saddlery, and coal mining. This merger created a major center for traditional manufacturing industries.
Culture
The New Art Gallery Walsall displays works by well-known artists with permanent collections including sculptures by Jacob Epstein and paintings by Claude Monet. Visitors can explore both contemporary and classical artworks in a modern setting.
Practical
The area is well connected by bus services and railway lines linking Walsall to neighboring cities. Visitors can best explore the region using public transport.
Did you know?
The area has been known since the 14th century for specialized metal trades like lock making in Willenhall and bolt manufacturing in Darlaston. This specialization turned individual communities into centers for their respective crafts.
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Staffordshire Hoard
9.4 km
Locksmith's House
5.2 km
Icknield Street
7.4 km
Great Barr Hall
5.2 km
The New Art Gallery Walsall
242 m
Lunar Society Moonstones
6.2 km
Hilton Hall
9 km
Walsall Leather Museum
404 m
Maryvale Institute
7.3 km
Odeon, Kingstanding
7.5 km
St Paul's bus station
67 m
Church of St Matthew
459 m
Beacon Way
3.1 km
Bradley Branch
6 kmWalsall Museum
290 m
Bilston Craft Gallery
6.3 km
Wednesbury Oak Loop
6.6 km
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
4.4 km
St Giles Church, Willenhall
4.6 km
Church of St Mary and Attached Presbytery
550 m
Council House
219 m
Anson Branch
2.8 km
Walsall Town Hall
163 m
Victorian Arcade
150 m
St. Mary's Church, Aldridge
5.2 km
St Martin's Church Walsall
2.6 km
Bilston Town Hall
6.6 km
All Saints' Church, Darlaston
3.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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