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This is the story of a successful
Black Country industrial town, which grew into one of
the larger municipalities in the area. It rapidly grew
thanks to the plentiful coal, iron, and limestone
deposits that were essential for the early development
of the manufacturing industries, which produced numerous
metal goods of all kinds. The town also became known for
its many leather goods, such as saddles and bridle ware,
and locally for its excellent shopping centre and
market.
Famous inhabitants include Jerome
K. Jerome author of ‘Three Men in a Boat’, and Sister
Dora the celebrated nurse.
Walsall now covers a large area due
to the boundary changes in 1966, and has a modern
purpose-built art galley, an excellent central museum,
and a leather museum. In recent times the town centre
has seen many changes, much investment, and continues to
be a magnet for local shoppers.
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