West Bromwich
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about West Bromwich from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of West Bromwich's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Church of St Peter
West Bromwich
A parish church, built in 1857-8 to the designs of Thomas Johnson of Lichfield, with some late-C20 restoration following an arson attack in 1966.
Oak House
West Bromwich
A house built around the year 1600. Read the official list entry to find out more.
West Bromwich through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how West Bromwich changes over time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of West Bromwich
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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Hills Patent Glazing Co Works off Albion Road, West Bromwich, 1948
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Hills Patent Glazing Co Works off Albion Road, West Bromwich, 1948
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The Albion Works, West Bromwich, 1934
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Balls Hill Branch Canal and environs, West Bromwich, 1951
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General view of central West Bromwich, West Bromwich, 1920
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E.M.B. Co Ltd (Electro-Mechanical Engineering) Works and environs, West Bromwich, 1950
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St Michael Street, West Bromwich, 1928
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The High Street, New Street and environs, West Bromwich, 1938
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Chemical Works at Ryders Green and environs, West Bromwich, 1922
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Chemical Works at Ryders Green and environs, West Bromwich, 1922
West Bromwich in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of West Bromwich's past.
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1940
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1930
EXTERIOR VIEW SHOWING ENTRANCE TO DARTMOUTH PARK
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1909
EXTERIOR VIEW SHOWING EXTERIOR OF PAVILION
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1907
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING ENTRANCE TO GARDENS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING CHILDREN GATHERED AROUND DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1909
GENERAL VIEW OF CARPET BED BETWEEN TWO URNS ON PEDESTALS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Sandwell
Date created: 1900 - 1908
EXTERIOR FROM PARK
West Bromwich's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
The Old Hall, Sandwell, West Midlands
Period: Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)
A Manor house built c1300 with 15th and 16th century additions and alterations.
The Old Hall, Sandwell, West Midlands
Oak House, Sandwell, West Midlands
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
Oak House (now a museum) was built in the late 1500s, with the west wing said to be added c1600.
Oak House, Sandwell, West Midlands
Central Public Library, Sandwell, West Midlands
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
This public library was built in 1907 by Stephen J Holliday of West Bromwich.
Central Public Library, Sandwell, West Midlands
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