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   Walsall ( / ˈwɔːlsɔːl / ⓘ, or / ˈwɒlsɔːl /; locally / ˈwɔːsʊl /) is a market town and administrative centre of the borough of the same name in the West Midlands, England. Historically part of Staffordshire, it is located 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles (11 km) east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles (14 km) from Lichfield .

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   Website. www.walsall.gov.uk. The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Walsall, but covers a larger area which also includes Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Pelsall and Willenhall .

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   • Region: West Midlands

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   What is Walsall borough known for?

   • It is named after its largest settlement, Walsall, but covers a larger area which also includes Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Pelsall and Willenhall . The borough had an estimated population of 254,500 in 2007. The borough was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.

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   Where is Walsall based?

   • It is situated on a ridge between the industrial districts of Wolverhampton and Birmingham and is centred on the historic town of Walsall (the administrative centre). Walsall’s prosperity from an early date was based on local supplies of coal, iron ore, and limestone.

   Walsall | West Midlands, UK, History | Britannica

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   What was Walsall known for?

   • The craftsmen of Walsall were known for making equipment for horses such as stirrups, bits, and braces. They also made nails and other domestic items such as pots, pans, and locks. However, despite the growth of industry, Walsall was a market town of no great importance in those years. Meanwhile, a grammar school opened in Walsall in 1554.

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   Did Walsall have a fair?

   • From 1220 Walsall had a weekly market. It also had an annual fair. In the Middle Ages fairs were like markets but they were held only once a year. Buyers and sellers would come from all over the West Midlands to attend a Walsall fair. After 1339 Walsall had 2 fairs. By the 14th century, it also had a mayor.

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   Walsall (pronounced wall-sawl) is an industrial town in the West Midlands. It is one of the largest towns in the UK. Understand. The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall also includes Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Willenhall. Get in. By car. On the M6, take junctions 7, 9 or 10, depending on the direction of travel. By bus.

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   May 7, 2024 · Walsall, metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Midlands, historic county of Staffordshire, west-central England. It is situated on a ridge between the industrial districts of Wolverhampton and Birmingham and is centred on the historic town of Walsall (the administrative centre).

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   Mar 14, 2021 · By Tim Lambert. Early Walsall. Walsall began as a small Anglo-Saxon village. It is first mentioned in the early 11th century. The name Walsall may be derived from the words Walh halh, which means Celt’s valley. In the 5th century AD, Celts lived in England but Angles and Saxons from Germany invaded.

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   The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Walsall, but covers a larger area which also includes Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Pelsall and Willenhall.