Black Patch Park, Municipal park in Smethwick, England.
Black Patch Park extends over 20 acres of green space, bordered by Foundry Lane, Woodburn Road, Perrott Street, and Kitchener Street in the West Midlands.
The land transformed from heathland to farmland before its official opening as a municipal park on June 20, 1911, funded through public subscriptions and local council donations.
The park holds deep connections to Romany Gypsy communities who resided there during the 19th century, with families like the Smiths, Claytons, and Loveridges maintaining the land.
Two waterways, Boundary Brook and Hockley Brook, converge within the park boundaries, creating natural divisions between different regions of Birmingham.
Research suggests the park might be the birthplace of film pioneer Charlie Chaplin, supported by a letter discovered by his daughter Victoria from Jack Hill.
Location: Smethwick
Inception: 1911
GPS coordinates: 52.49700,-1.94400
Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:24
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