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Walsall, West Midlands, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Balconied_building_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1434847.jpgAuthor: Derek Bennett
Walsall is an industrial town in the West Midlands of England. It has a population of 175,000 people (2012 estimate), within a metropolitan borough of some 260,000 people.
The history of Walsall goes back to the Celtic period, though not much is known about the settlement there uyntil 1002, when it was first documented as Walesho. By the early 13th century it had grown into a small market town and it received a mayor in the 14th century. Due to its position as market town, it became known as "the town with a hundred trades".
The population of Walsall took a quantum leap from the 16th to the 18th century, increasing from 2,000 people to over 86,000 people. It became a center for industries ranging from the making of saddles to the quarrying of limestone.
Slum clearance in the post World War II years saw many 19th century buildings in the town center being demolished. At the same time, suburbanization was taking place with new development sprouting outside the town center. Wallsall continued to modernize into the 21st century. Saddlers Centre, a modern shopping mall, opened in 1980 while an Asda store in 2007.
Entrance to Walsall Arboretum: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Entrance_to_Walsall_Arboretum_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1434795.jpgAuthor: Derek Bennett
Visiting Walsall
Walsall is located between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. To reach it, take the M6 motorway to Junction 9 and then continue on the A461 road.Places of Interest in Walsall
- New Art Gallery Walsall: A modern, contemporary art gallery with a collection of sculptures and paintings by modern masters.
- Walsall Arboretum: Originally privately managed, this park has since gone public and no longer charges for admission. Facilities include two boating lakes, a paddling pool and an outdoor swimming pool.
- Walsall Leather Museum: Museum occupying a Victorian-era leather factory. Opened in 1988, it provides a glimpse into the local leather industry.
- Walsall Museum: Museum whose collection range from 17th century firemarks to miniature locks. It includes a special display area called The Hodson Shop, which displays the unsold stock of a small draper's shop with items from the 1920s to the 1970s.
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