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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Handsworth,_West_MidlandsHandsworth, West Midlands - Wikipedia

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   Handsworth (grid reference) is an inner-city area of Birmingham in the West Midlands, England. Historically in Staffordshire, Handsworth lies just outside Birmingham City Centre and near the town of Smethwick.

2. www.birminghammail.co.uk › news › nostalgiaHandsworth through the years: From sleepy village to city ...

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   Sep 6, 2017 · From quiet rural settlement to a vital industrial heartland and then a thriving African-Caribbean community, Handsworth has seen massive changes over the decades.

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4. www.legacy-wm.org › heritage › heritage-trailHeritage Trail | Legacy West Midlands

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   Explore the diverse heritage of Handsworth with guided walks and free training. Learn about Pugin, Roots, Rights and Resistance, Lunar Links and Secret Gardens.

5. www.legacy-wm.org › 03 › once-upon-time-handsworthOnce upon a time in Handsworth | Legacy West Midlands

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   Oct 3, 2019 · Learn about the history and heritage of Handsworth Old Town Hall, a 15th century cruck-framed building that survived the urban development. Visit the Handsworth Historical Society, join their events and activities, and explore the area with Legacy WM.

6. www.birmingham.gov.uk › handsworth_local_historyOverview | Handsworth local history | Birmingham City Council

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   Learn about the history of Handsworth, a diverse and vibrant area of Birmingham, from its early origins as a rural settlement to its modern role as a multicultural hub. Explore the landmarks, events and people that shaped Handsworth over the centuries.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Old_Town_Hall,_HandsworthOld Town Hall, Handsworth - Wikipedia

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   The Old Town Hall is a historic building on the corner of College Road and Slack Lane in Handsworth, West Midlands, a suburb of Birmingham in England. The building, part of which is currently used as the headquarters of the Handsworth Historical Society, is a Grade II listed building .

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   Where is Handsworth located?

   • Handsworth ( grid reference SP035905) is an inner-city area of Birmingham in the West Midlands, England. Historically in Staffordshire, Handsworth lies just outside Birmingham City Centre and near the town of Smethwick . The name Handsworth originates from its Saxon owner Hondes and the Old English word weorthing, meaning farm or estate.

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   How has Handsworth changed over the years?

   • Handsworth has seen massive changes over the decades, from a quiet rural settlement to an industrial heartland and then a thriving African-Caribbean community following a post-war rebuilding programme. Many of Handsworth's streets contain a mixture of architectural types and periods – among them some of the finest Victorian buildings in Birmingham.

   Overview | Handsworth local history | Birmingham City Council

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   What is the history of Handsworth?

   • Here we look back at the history of the area, including a gallery of images from over the decades. Handsworth parish church St Mary’s – which dates from at least the 12th century – was caught up in the socio-economic changes as the Industrial Revolution thundered into life across the West Midlands.

   26 images that capture the heart and history of Handsworth from sleepy

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   Why did Handsworth become part of Birmingham?

   • It was in that year that Handsworth became part of Birmingham. Labourers were shipped over from British colonies in the Caribbean to work in local munitions factories during the Second World War, with more coming to help rebuild the area after the war ended. It led to Handsworth becoming a centre for the Afro-Caribbean community.

   26 images that capture the heart and history of Handsworth from sleepy

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9. repeatingislands.com › 2014/08/19 › 26-images-that26 images that capture the heart and history of Handsworth ...

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   Aug 20, 2014 · From quiet rural settlement to a vital industrial heartland and then a thriving Afro-Caribbean community, Handsworth has seen massive changes over the decades, David Bentley reports in this article for The Birmingham Mail. Follow the link below for the original report and the photo gallery.