Welcome to the Walsall Pulse Newsletter!

Stay informed about the latest events, updates, and historical insights from Walsall and the Black Country. This edition highlights key local developments, community events, and fascinating historical features.

Highlights of This Edition

• Jerome Chambers Auction

  • Former council building on Bridge Street, near Park Street, up for auction on December 11, 2024.

• Caring Christmas Event

  • Free event on December 20, 2024, offering food parcels, children's gifts, and festive activities.

• Gynaecology Negligence Claims

  • £15M paid by Black Country & Staffordshire health trusts over 5 years.

• Walsall in the 1960s

  • Memories of Stafford Street landmarks like trolleybuses, Hearnshaw Carpets, and the first Argos store.

• Trivia Question?

  • The local trivia teaser

• Walsall Leather Museum

  • Explore Walsall's leather heritage and enjoy hands-on crafting experiences at this historical museum.

• Property for Auction: Jerome Chambers, a former council building in Walsall town centre, will be auctioned on Wednesday, December 11.

• Location Details: The building is located on Bridge Street, a couple of minutes’ walk from Park Street, Walsall’s prime retail area. It occupies a prominent position on the southern side of Bridge Street.

• Building Description:

• A three-storey terraced office building with shop premises on the ground floor.
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Health trusts in Black Country and Staffordshire paid nearly £15 million for gynaecology negligence claims over five years.

• A total of £24.7 million was spent across the West Midlands on over 200 medical negligence cases since 2019.
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• Scheduled for December 20, 2024, this free event focuses on community support and holiday spirit.
• Highlights include food parcels, gifts for children, and festive activities for all attendees.

Social media showed a stretch of the road had been closed, with a police cordon in place.

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Walsall is a metropolitan borough located in the Black Country, comprising six towns: Walsall, Darlaston, Brownhills, Willenhall, Bloxwich, and Aldridge, as well as the village of Pelsall. The area offers numerous museums and attractions to explore, including the New Art Gallery.

Did you know that Walsall Leather Museum, located right in the heart of the town, celebrates Walsall's rich heritage as a major center for leather trade? The museum offers hands-on experiences where you can learn about traditional leather crafting techniques. It's a great place to dive into the history that shaped the town!

During the 1960s, trolleybuses were a common sight traveling along Stafford Street en route to Blakenall or Bloxwich via Leamore. Notable landmarks included Hearnshaw Carpets positioned on the corner and the Prince Blucher located further along the street. On the left side stood the Criterion and the Speedy Queen Launderette, which was later transformed into Walsall's first Argos store.

T. Lyons, thanks for sharing.