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Walsall has had many industries, from coal mining to metal working. In the late 19th century, the coal mines ran dry, and Walsall became internationally famous for its leather trade. Walsall manufactured the Queen's handbags, saddles for the royal family and leathergoods for the Prince of Wales.
Walsall (/ ˈ w ɔː l s ɔː l / ⓘ, or / ˈ w ɒ l s ɔː l /; locally / ˈ w ɔːr s ʌ l /) is a large market town and administrative centre in West Midlands County, England. Historically part of Staffordshire , it is located 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Birmingham , 7 miles (11 km) east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles (14 km) from Lichfield .
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Daisy Bank is a residential area on the eastern outskirts of the town of Walsall; the Rushall Canal is nearby. It is served by National Express West Midlands no. 934 bus route. [1] Engineer and philanthropist Samson Fox died at Daisy Bank on 24 October 1903. [2] Darlaston; Darlaston Green; Daw End; The Delves; Druid's Heath; Dudley's Fields ...