Discover West Bromwich, West Midlands

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West Bromwich is a town within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, in the West Midlands region of England. With a population of 137,000 people (2012 estimate), it is the largest town within Sandwell.

The name West Bromwich is interesting in that there is no Bromwich or East Bromwich (unless you count its fictional depiction in the Hellboy comics series). It was originally a settlement known as Broomwich Heath, which was established in the 12th century. The name Bromwich was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, suggesting that it has been around even earlier.

The name West Bromwich came about when coal was discovered to the west of the village of Bromwich Heath in the 19th century, resulting in a "new" town being created that adopted the name West Bromwich. Over time, Bromwich Heath slipped into oblivian while West Bromwich developed into a county borough.

West Bromwich experienced rapid development during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. In the post-World War II years, it received an influx of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent and the Caribbean, greatly altering its demographics. The town was badly hit by recessions in the 1970s and 80s, with factory closures causing massive unemployment. It was affected by mass rioting that spread through many towns and cities of England in August 2011. Social problems continue to be an issue to the town.

Visiting West Bromwich

From London, take the M1 motorway to Junction 19, then continue west on the M6 motorway to Junction 8, where you head south on the M5 motorway. Exit the M5 motorway at Junction 1 and head west to enter West Bromwich.

Places of Interest in West Bromwich

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