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Known for
The Galton Valley Canal Heritage Site (James Brindley's engineering masterpiece), the Soho Manufactory site (where Matthew Boulton and James Watt changed the world), the diverse community, and a Black Country town at the epicentre of the Industrial Revolution
A little history
Matthew Boulton's Soho Manufactory — in Smethwick — was where he partnered with James Watt to produce the steam engines that powered the Industrial Revolution. The Galton Valley Canal (Thomas Telford's cutting) is one of the finest canal engineering achievements in Britain. The town has an extraordinary diverse heritage.
The Galton Valley canal area is a fine Industrial Revolution walk. The Soho House Museum (Boulton's home) in nearby Handsworth. The diverse community supports excellent food.
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Smethwick is a place in West Midlands known for the Galton Valley Canal Heritage Site (James Brindley's engineering masterpiece), the Soho Manufactory site (where Matthew Boulton and James Watt changed the world), the diverse community, and a Black Country town at the epicentre of the Industrial Revolution. Matthew Boulton's Soho Manufactory — in Smethwick — was where he partnered with James Watt to produce the steam engines that powered the Industrial Revolution. The population is around 65,000.
Smethwick has outstanding diverse independent food — South Asian, Caribbean and more. Cape Hill and the surrounding area have exceptional food.
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Roam covers Smethwick and the surrounding area in West Midlands, including West Bromwich, Handsworth, Bearwood, Oldbury, Cape Hill, Windmill Lane, Warley and Langley.
