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Walsall
Walsall is a large industrial town in the West Midlands, England, located between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Historically part of Staffordshire, it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a centre for leatherworking, metalworking, and manufacturing. The town remains well known for its leather industry, and Walsall-made saddles, gloves, and bags are still recognised worldwide.
The town centre features a mix of modern developments and historic buildings, with the Saddlers Shopping Centre providing retail and leisure facilities. Walsall Arboretum, a large public park with lakes, gardens, and walking trails, offers a green space for residents and visitors. The New Art Gallery Walsall, which opened in 2000, is a cultural landmark showcasing contemporary and historic works, including the Garman Ryan Collection.
Walsall has strong transport links, with major roads such as the M6 providing access to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. The town’s railway station offers connections to Birmingham and Rugeley, while local bus services connect surrounding areas.
The town has a mix of residential areas, ranging from Victorian terraces to newer housing developments. It has a diverse population and a strong sense of local identity, shaped by its industrial heritage and community life. While traditional industries have declined, Walsall continues to evolve, with retail, education, and logistics playing a key role in its economy.
Created: 1 February 2025 Edited: 1 February 2025
Walsall
Local History around Walsall
There are some historic monuments around including:
Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall HallCross in All Saints churchyardSandwell Priory, a Benedictine monasteryMedieval fortified house at Rushall HallMoated site, 15m south of Moat Farm.Wildlife in and Around Walsall
Mammals found in Walsall
There have been 22 species of mammals recorded in the walsall area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
| Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) |
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Birds found in Walsall
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the walsall area.
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) |
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Dunlin (Calidris alpina) |
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Fish found in Walsall
There have been 12 species of fish recorded in the walsall area.
| Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) |
| Pike (Esox lucius) |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) |
| Nine-spined Stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) |
| Roach (Rutilus rutilus) |
