Tracing its history back to before the Anglo Saxon invasions Wednesbury, located close to Walsall, has had an interesting history. The first recorded mention of Wednesbury is in actual fact prior to th Domesday Book and it is referred to as Wodnesbyri by the time it was recorded in the Domesday Book the spelling had evolved into Wadnesberie. Recent history recalls how much of a contribution Wednesbury made to the Industrial Revolution and yet up until the 14th century this was very much an agricultural area, although coal had been discovered around this time and was bring worked to fire the furnaces for a small cottage industry – nail making. The first tentative step towards the industrial heritage on which Wednesbury was to build its wealth. The arrival of the canals in 1769 and later the railways saw a rapid growth in population in the area as more workers were employed in the growing industries. Through the 20th century Wednesbury saw its fortunes change for the worse, from one of the more industrial regions with high levels of employment to an area where many factories and workshops were closed as the traditional heavy industries left the area. Today though Wednesbury is taking up the challenge to improve itself with plans to make this once again a thriving and vibrant location.
Attraction
Wednesbury Art Gallery and Museum
Dentist
J S Sidhu & Associates
Qamar & Associates
Doctor
Oakeswell Health Centre
Russell Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Connell Estate Agents
Dubberley Paul & Co
Health and Fitness Club
Elite Gym
Fitness First Wednesbury
Market
Wednesbury Bric-a-Brac Market
Wednesbury Market
Pub and Bar
Brunswick
Bush Inn
Cottage Spring
Croft
Fountain Inn
Frying Pan
George Inn
Horse and Jockey
Moxley Arms
Nelson Inn
Old Blue Ball
Queens Head
Scott Arms
Swan
Turks Head
Village Inn
Ye Olde Leathern Bottel
Solicitor
Taxi
Bentley Green & Victoria Cars
Darlaston Taxis
Kingshill Cars
Wednesbury Cars
Sports Clubs
Wednesbury RUFC (Rugby Union)
Wood Green High School TTC (Table Tennis)
Shops
Boots
Tame Valley Landscape Supplies Ltd
We Can Brew It
Places to Stay near Wednesbury
Premier Inn Walsall (M6, J10) (1.72 miles)
Premier Inn West Bromwich (1.89 miles)
Village Hotel & Leisure Club (1.95 miles)
Ideal family hotel with 25-metre swimming pool and extensive leisure facilities. Just 2 minutes from M6 junction 10, making it an ideal location to explore the Midlands. This newly-built hotel offers ... More
Olde White Rose (2.20 miles)
The White Rose Hotel opened it`s doors for business in August 2010. Rebuilt at the rear of the Olde White Rose pub in Bilston, the Hotel has been integrated into ... More
The Robin 2 Hotel (2.22 miles)
Villiers Arms (2.48 miles)
Lyndon House Hotel (2.71 miles)
Travelodge Birmingham Walsall (2.80 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn West Bromwich Central (3.21 miles)
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