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Walsall is a market town in Staffordshire. Though its origins are not known, by the 13th century Walsall was a small market town. The Industrial Revolution transformed the town. The town manufactured a wide range of products including saddles, chains, buckles and plated ware. It became famous for its leather trade. For local government purposes, from 1889-1974, the town was the basis of Walsall county borough. St Matthew's Church was rebuilt in 1820-1821, but includes remains of the earlier 13th-century church. Walsall Arboretum is a Victorian public park close to the town centre. The town is within the council area of Walsall.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.584128,-1.982
Grid Reference: SP013984
Police Area: West Midlands
Council Area: Walsall
Country: England

GBPNID: 47612
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Walsall,_Staffordshire_47612

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