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Canals & Waterways

Explore Sandwell’s canals, rivers, streams, brooks, reservoirs and hidden waterways, including the structures and engineering that shaped their routes.

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The Lost County Boundary Stream | Hidden Waterway Beneath West Smethwick

For generations, a forgotten stream quietly flowed through the heart of West Smethwick, forming part of the historic boundary between Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Today, much of this once-important…

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The Man Who Changed Smethwick – Exploring the History of West Smethwick Park

West Smethwick Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful public parks in the Black Country, yet many visitors are unaware of the remarkable story behind its…

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Films, field research, historic maps and community memories from across Sandwell’s six towns.

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