Walking Films
Calm, location-based films exploring historic places and changing landscapes.
ExploreAbout the Project
Preserving the stories that shaped our towns
The Sandwell Walker is a long-term heritage project documenting the history of Sandwell through films, research, maps, archive material and local memories.
Many of the streets, industries, schools, estates and community landmarks that shaped everyday life have already disappeared. The project exists to record their stories and connect surviving evidence with the places we see today.
Although many visitors first discover the project through YouTube, this website is being built as a permanent and freely accessible historical resource.
At a Glance
The project covers
- Smethwick, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton and Rowley Regis.
- Lost buildings, forgotten streets and changing neighbourhoods.
- Parks, schools, pubs, churches and public buildings.
- Industry, housing, transport and hidden waterways.
- Important local people and community memories.
Take Part
Help preserve Sandwell’s history
Local knowledge, corrections, photographs and memories are always welcome.