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Smethwick (/ ˈsmɛðɪk /) is an industrial town in the Sandwell district, in the county of the West Midlands, England. It lies 4 miles (6 km) west of Birmingham city centre. Historically it was in Staffordshire and then Worcestershire before being placed into West Midlands county.
- singk03. Rowley Regis, UK12 contributions. Wonderful. Welcoming and calming, benefit to the community and visitors. A central hub and essential hub for serva and prayer.
- Emma L. 13 contributions. A Nice Day Out. A nice park, good facilities and a nice place to go with the family, I personally went with my friend and enjoyed the Shakespeare garden where I enjoyed some food and was able to indulge in the lovely Victorian Chips.
- BearwoodCouncil. Smethwick, UK5 contributions. Wonderful Warley. Warley Woods is one of the best parks in the Midlands. It includes ancient woodland and historic woodland and has a fab giftshop and cafe.
- Brenda23. 73 contributions. Excellent - well worth a visit. We were passing by on a boat and saw it was open. It was well worth the stop. It is mostly staffed by volunteers.
Mar 17, 2017 · Windmill Estate, Smethwick, England. September 2016. Smethwick, in the Black Country (the name is derived from the factory pollution that turned the sky black), part of the greater Birmingham conurbation, is typical of the radical changes to urban Britain’s racial demographic.
For over twenty five years we have collected artefacts, memorabilia and photographs connected to Smethwick’s proud and distinctive heritage. Our collection includes material relating to Smethwick industry, schools, council, shops, churches and more besides.
Sep 30, 2024 · KEY 1. Site of former public library 2. Central library, formerly the public buildings 3. Sikh temple, formerly Congregational church 4. Former Holly Lodge 5. Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, formerly infectious diseases hospital 6. Site of Smethwick House, later Smethwick Hall 7. Henry Mitchell Alms-houses 8.
Where is Smethwick? Smethwick is located in the county of West Midlands, West Midlands, two miles south-east of the town of Oldbury, two miles south-east of the major town of West Bromwich, 87 miles north-east of Cardiff, and 103 miles north-west of London.
Smethwick is one of six towns in Sandwell. It is situated in the southeast of Sandwell and contains the wards of Abbey, Smethwick, Soho and Victoria, and St Pauls. Smethwick borders Birmingham to the east. Crown copyright and database rights 2020 Ordnance Survey Licence No 100032119.
