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	WALSALL WOOD
		Walsall wood it is thought got it's name from the fact it was the Wood of Walsall.
		In a charter dated 1305 Walsall Wood was mentioned when Thomas Le Rous allowed Roger Morteyn, "to go and return with Wagons and Horses at his will along the highway which leads from Walsall to Walsall Wood in return for the Ladypool".
		Walsall Wood was made up of small settlements, during the early 1700's there were a few cottages at 'Goblins Pit wood', along Green Lane where the Coppice Wood is now.
	www.bhills-history.fsnet.co.uk /walsall_wood.htm (1316 words)

	Metropolitan Borough of Walsall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Metropolitan borough of Walsall is a metropolitan borough of the county of West Midlands, England.
		The former county borough of Walsall took in Aldridge-Brownhills urban district from Staffordshire and became a metropolitan district of the West Midlands.
		Bruce George is also chair of the Defence Select Committee, a member of H.R.H.'s most honourable privy council, and was leader of the international team overseeing the recent elections in Ukraine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walsall_(borough) (312 words)

	Walsall (borough) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Walsall is a metropolitan borough of the county of West Midlands, England.
		It is named after Walsall, its administrative headquarters.
		The current boundaries of the borough were set in April 1, 1974, when the Local Government Act 1972 came into force.
	www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/w/wa/walsall__borough_.html (111 words)

	THE BLACK COUNTRY - LoveToKnow Article on THE BLACK COUNTRY
		This is one of the chief manufacturing centres in the United Kingdom, and the name arises from the effect of numerous collieries and furnaces, which darken the face of the district,, the buildings and the atmosphere.
		The district is served by numerous branches of the Great Western, London and North Western, and Midland railways, and is intersected by canals, which carry a heavy traffic, and in some places are made to surmount physical obstacles with remarkable engineering skill, as in the case of the Castle Hill tunnels at Dudley.
		Thus, locks are a specialty at Wolverhampton and Willenhall, and keys at Wednesfield; horses bits, harness-fittings and saddlery at Walsall and Bloxwich, anchors and cables at Tipton, glass at Smethwick, and nails and chains at Cradley.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BL/BLACK_COUNTRY_THE.htm (262 words)

	History of Walsall, home of the Rotary Club of Walsall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Walsall is at the heart of the English Midlands.
		Walsall, the name, is believed to have originally been the Anglo-Saxon Wealhs Halh, which means something like the 'sheltered place belonging to 'Weala' or possibly 'the Welshman'.
		Walsall became a Metropolitan Borough in 1974 joining with the towns of Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston and Willenhall.
	www.lbparkes.co.uk /rotary/walsall.html (356 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Debates for 3 Jul 1989
		Walsall district health authority has shared in all those advances and has significantly improved its position as a district that includes some of the most deprived areas in the west midlands region.
		Walsall is to be congratulated on its success in reducing hospital in- patient waiting lists, which were down in March 1989 by nearly 17 per cent.
		The district health authority will be responsible for ensuring that an adequate range of services, including core services, is available in its district.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm198889/cmhansrd/1989-07-03/Debate-23.html (3706 words)

	Aspiring district steeped in history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This part of Walsall is in a conservation area, which embraces what remains of the church's surroundings of the 19th century.
		Caldmore occupies the western flank of the ridge and Highgate the crest and eastern side.
		Highgate enjoys long views to the south and east, and is separated from central Walsall and the partly industrialised Caldmore area by the lie of the land.
	www.expressandstar.com /artman/publish/printer_19529.php (410 words)

	International activities at Walsall Rotary Club
		it administers 29 districts in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
		The Rotary ideal of fellowship and international understanding is exemplified by the fact that a single Rotary district covers the whole of Ireland.
		This district, with its single organisation is a working model of the Rotary spirit in action.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/estate/jp75/rotary/international.html (76 words)

	Walsall the West Midlands through time\|Local history overview for the District/Unitary Authority (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Walsall is a District/Unitary Authority in the county of the West Midlands, in England.
		The boundaries of Walsall shown on 19th and 20th century maps.
		Discover what other administrative units Walsall was related to, and how its boudaries changed.
	www.visionofbritain.org.uk /GBH_match_page.jsp?ons=Walsall (268 words)

	Molosserworld's Staffordshire Bull Terrier History Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		There was still a wide variation of types from district to districts, even from breeder to breeder in the same district.
		In the Walsall district it was common to find dogs of 34-38 Ibs.
		The men who drew up the scale of points happened to have Staffords of the "bulldoggy" type, in favour in the Cradley Heath district and the scale were formed after this type.
	www.moloss.com /brd/ab/b010/b010a/history.html (359 words)

	Walsall on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		177,923) and metropolitan district, W central England, in the Black Country.
		Iron and brass founding, limestone quarrying, and the manufacture of leather goods, small hardware, plastics, electronics, chemicals, and aircraft parts are the main industries and occupations of Walsall.
		Derby day destroyers!; Saddlers sink Albion in true Bescot battle WALSALL 2 ALBION 1 FOOTBALL: Walsall return to Division One in style by toppling their neighbours West Brom in an absorbing Black Country...
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/W/Walsall.asp (362 words)

	givenow.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		For many people, volunteering is the chance to balance leisure time with community involvement and to impact others people's lives, as well as a way of meeting different people, developing and using the skills and abilities already acquired, or learning new skills that are useful in all aspects of life.
		For further information on Samaritans Walsall & District branch - which covers a wide area including Walsall borough, parts of Sandwell, Great Barr, Sutton Coldfield and Cannock - visit the branch website at www.samaritans.org/walsall For more information on becoming a Samaritans shop volunteer, contact Walsall branch on 01922 624000.
		Samaritans Walsall & District branch is a registered charity (no 500059), dependant on donations and voluntary support, and is part of the national Samaritans organisation.
	www.givenow.org /news/more.asp?id=3776 (373 words)

	CHURCHES
		In 1836 The Earl of Bradford donated a piece of land amounting to one and a half acres, in the centre of the villager for the use of, when it was required to build a church.
		It was designed by Isaac Highway of Walsall and was built in blue brick in the lancet Gothic style, it consisted of a nave with stone dressings and a square tower; of that original building only the tower and the West wall of the nave remain.
		In 1845 the status of the church was raised and it became a separate district from Walsall and was known as, Chapelry District of St. John, Walsall Wood and from then on was not dependant on Walsall Parish and could conduct it's own affairs.
	www.bhills-history.fsnet.co.uk /churches.htm (1202 words)

	Welcome to the Rotary CLub of Walsall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Following a successful 'Anti-Smoking' Poster competition last year which was open to all Walsall children aged between 7-9 and 10-11, it is intended to promote an 'Anti-Litter Poster' competition for the same age group, as litter in Walsall Town Centre is a major problem.
		At the end of each term the schools select two pupils who have shown the most significant improvement in study, behavior and relationship with the community and fellow pupils.
		When mechanical problems have been overcome it is intended to arrange a presentation with Walsall Health Authority to explore possible ways of involvement with other Rotary Clubs.
	www.lbparkes.co.uk /rotary/vocational.html (477 words)

	THE RAILWAYS OF BROWNHILLS AND DISTRICT
		During the year 1845 the Railways were becoming the new form of transport and anyone with money to invest in them could get a return of nearly 4% on their investment.
		This man was to become a real force in the development of Brownhills and District, he was on the same level as Brunel and Thomas Telford, all great Engineers of the time.
		The nearest Station at the moment is Walsall some 5 miles away, although there are plans to open a new Station in nearby Aldridge.
	www.bhills-history.fsnet.co.uk /railways.htm (875 words)

	Samaritans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The other branches working in the local cluster with Walsall and District are Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Wolverhampton.
		Five delegates from Walsall and District Branch attended this year's Regional Conference, "Back To The Future", which looked at changes in Samaritans over the last 50 years, compared with the way things are now, and the way things may change in the coming years.
		Walsall received the baton from Stafford at the end of January and passed it on to Tamworth on 7th February.
	www.samaritans.org.uk /~walsall/scrapbook04.html (875 words)

	Walsall
		Up to the age of 4 years children may (and do) safely remain in the Workhouse; but after that age it is well to endeavour to remove them as far as possible from all the contaminating influences and taints of concentrated pauperism.
		West Bromwich Union joined with Walsall Union in the formation of a school district, their respective contributions to the undertaking being in the proportion of about 2:1.
		The district school was erected at Wigmore, a convenient situation for both the contributing Unions, and was opened on May 1st 1872, when the number of children drafted in were:
	www.institutions.org.uk /orphanages/STS/Walsall.htm (223 words)

	Samaritans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Bud, Sally, Craig and Shan are all fictional, but they are typical of thousands of people who contact us every year by phone, face to face, or by email.
		Since the Walsall and District Branch started in 1969, Samaritans has continued to develop with the changing times, yet many of the basics remain.
		Walsall and District branch is one of the 203 branches, all registered charities, which are part of Samaritans in the British Isles.
	www.samaritans.org /~walsall (620 words)

	Walsall Evangelistic Centre (The Church at Junction 10), Walsall
		Walsall Evangelistic Centre (The Church at Junction 10), Walsall
		The practical side of our ministry includes schools work, a non-alcoholic pub, a housing programme, and work in the red light district.
		See all churches meeting in the Walsall area.
	www.findachurch.co.uk /churches/sp/sp09/walsallec (108 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Latest News ; Walsall SFA leads the way with secondary competitions for the new season being organised zonally by staff from the 3 Sports Colleges.
		For the first time in decades Walsall SFA will not have an under-11 team this season and there will also be no under-15 team.
		This site provides results and details of all Walsall SFA inter-schools competitions and comprehensive coverage of the representative teams and their competitions.
	www.walsallsfa.co.uk (217 words)

	The NEW Lions Webring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		District 1-J is the home of Lions Clubs International.
		The district is made up of 76 clubs with 11 Zone Chairmen in five regions.
		Lechlade and District Lions Club serves the local community in the Cotswolds, England.
	www.lions.org.uk /cgi-bin/ringlink/list.pl?ringid=weserve;siteid=md308 (287 words)

	BaMMOT Walsall Co-operative Society 358 EDH
		One of over 50 purchased, this was Walsall's fifth example and carries the builders standard bodywork.
		Amongst the last of the type to be withdrawn in December 1989, the vehicle was donated to the Museum by the Walsall Co-op successors, the Central Midland Co-operative Society.
		It has been completely refurbished by the Museum and restored to original condition and livery.
	www.bammot.org.uk /vehicles/v358edh.asp (60 words)

	expressandstar.com:features:nostalgia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Church Hill in Walsall was once full of busy pubs and shops which have now gone
		With the emphasis today very much on fast food, it's doubtful if too many people sit down to a formal meal at the dining table, with starched linen napkins, neatly inserted into napkin rings.
		ANTIQUES With the modern kitchen often looking like an operating theatre, with clean clinical almost minimalist looks, you would think that demand for old kitchen related items would be on the wane.
	www.expressandstar.com /artman/publish/article_19529.php (584 words)

	Walsall Hospital NHS Trust Chooses StorCOMM's CIMS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Walsall Hospital NHS Trust, located near Birmingham, U.K., is a District General Hospital that provides a wide range of services to meet the local community health needs.
		The CIMS project will be completed in a several phases, beginning with a system for Accident and Emergency and integration with Walsall's new CR system.
		Walsall's CIMS selection was based on choosing a partner who could assist the Trust with their plans to develop an electronic patient record (EPR) strategy.
	www.storcomm.com /News/press_releases/2000/press_apr00_1.htm (579 words)

	givenow.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		At Samaritans, Walsall & District branch we would like to draw attention to the worldwide nature of our emotional support service.
		Although many people seeking support are from the local area, our national phone number means that at busy times, volunteers might be talking to people from anywhere in the country, and with the advent of the jo@samaritans.org email service, contacts can come from anywhere in the world.
		Director of Walsall & District branch, Irene Roberts said, “Some people think that you need to have special qualifications or experience to become a Samaritans volunteer, but that’s not the case.
	www.givenow.org /news/more.asp?id=3523 (415 words)

	Registration Districts in Staffordshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The list below shows the composition of the civil registration districts in Staffordshire between 1st July 1837 and 31st March 1930.
		The same districts were used to compile the censuses returns for the years 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901.
		Registers now divided between Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle under Lyme districts.
	www.fhsc.org.uk /genuki/REG/sts.htm (1106 words)

	Stafford Exchange - The Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
		Any dog which proved unusually successful in the pit was certain to be used as a sire irrespective of his looks and there was still a wide variation of types which have since become curiously localised.
		In the Walsall district it is common to find dogs of 34-38 lbs which are tall enough to convey a suggestion of whippet in their ancestry.
		It was natural that the men who drew up the scale of points should model their ideal from their own particular strains, which happened to be the "bulldoggy" type in favour in the Cradley Heath district.
	www.staffordmall.com /phildrabble.htm (1889 words)

	HawkerFamily - pafc01 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		Thomas Hawker, one of Walsall’s best-known tradesmen and an active and ardent support of various local organisations, passed away at his residence, Park Road, Great Barr, on Tuesday, in his 67th year.
		Sutton as the chairman of the Walsall floral and Horticultural Society, and he resumed that office in 1919 and retained it for another two or three years’ and for six years, prior to 1904, he was the president of the Walsall Harmonic Society.
		Their son was Benjamin Thomas born in 1880 in Walsall, England and died in Lynbrook, Long Island, NY in 1954.
	www.connectedglobe.com /family/web/hawkerfam/pafc01.htm (3419 words)

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