General Enquiry
Ask about The Sandwell Walker, the website, published research or an existing film.
- Questions about the project
- Published films and articles
- General local-history enquiries
Contact
Your knowledge can help build the archive
Local history grows stronger when documentary evidence is combined with the knowledge and memories of the people who lived it.
You are welcome to get in touch about a street, school, factory, park, pub, estate, person or event connected with Sandwell.
Please provide as much context as possible when sharing photographs or documents, including names, dates and locations where known.
How Can You Help?
Choose the right enquiry category
The Sandwell Walker welcomes questions, memories, research suggestions and historical contributions from across Sandwell. Select the matching category in the contact form below.
Share a Memory
Preserve a personal recollection of life, work, school or community across Sandwell.
- Childhood and school life
- Former workplaces and shops
- Streets, estates and local events
Contribute Archive Material
Offer historical material for consideration within the growing Heritage Archive.
- Photographs and postcards
- Maps, plans and documents
- Newspaper cuttings and programmes
Suggest Future Research
Recommend a place, person, building or historical question for a future investigation.
- Lost buildings and streets
- Schools, churches and parks
- Industries, waterways and local people
Correction or Additional Evidence
Report a possible error or provide evidence that may improve published research.
- Names, dates and locations
- Maps, records or photographs
- Clarification of local memories
Website Issue
Report a technical problem affecting your use of the website.
- Broken links or missing pages
- Display or mobile-layout issues
- Problems with forms or navigation
At a Glance
Before sending archive material
- Do not send irreplaceable originals through the post unless arrangements have been agreed.
- State whether you own the material or have permission to share it.
- Include any known names, dates, locations and background information.
- Mention how you would like to be credited.
- Corrections are welcomed and will be reviewed against available evidence.
Contact Form
Send a message
Use this form to share a memory, suggest a subject, contribute archive material or report a correction.