The Sandwell Walker Walking through Sandwell’s past

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Explore Sandwell’s connected history

Begin with a town, follow a historical topic, explore a curated collection or discover material connected with a particular person or period.

Every section brings together films, research, archive records, projects and mapped places from across the website.

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Historical Topics

Parks, industry, schools, housing, waterways, transport, lost buildings and more.

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Heritage Collections

Follow connected stories through Historic Parks, Lost Estates, Hidden Waterways and other collections.

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Explore by Town

The Six Historic Towns

Smethwick Explore local history Oldbury Explore local history West Bromwich Explore local history Wednesbury Explore local history Tipton Explore local history Rowley Regis Explore local history

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People and historical periods

Move beyond places and subjects to explore the individuals and eras connected with Sandwell’s history.

Lives and Legacies

People

Discover industrialists, workers, civic leaders, benefactors and local residents connected with the borough.

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Historical Periods

Follow the changing landscape through Victorian, Edwardian, wartime, post-war and modern Sandwell.

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Continue exploring through the newest film, research, archive record and active project.