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The saddlery and leather goods heritage, the Wyrley and Essington Canal, the Black Country Living Museum connection, and a Walsall suburb with deep craft manufacturing roots
A little history
Bloxwich was part of the Walsall leather and saddlery trade — one of the world's great centres of leather craft manufacturing. The town's specialist manufacturers supplied saddles, bridles and leather goods to Britain and the Empire. The canal network served the local metal trades.
The Wyrley and Essington Canal towpath for walking and cycling. The Black Country Living Museum at Dudley is nearby for the full industrial heritage story. The town centre for authentic Black Country community.
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Bloxwich is a place in West Midlands known for the saddlery and leather goods heritage, the Wyrley and Essington Canal, the Black Country Living Museum connection, and a Walsall suburb with deep craft manufacturing roots. Bloxwich was part of the Walsall leather and saddlery trade — one of the world's great centres of leather craft manufacturing. The population is around 30,000.
The town has independent cafes and local food. The South Asian community supports good local restaurants. Market days for local produce.
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