Difference between revisions of "West Bromwich"
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==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
The town is home to the association football team [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.]], who play at The Hawthorns. | The town is home to the association football team [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.]], who play at The Hawthorns. | ||
| + | ==Notable people== | ||
| + | * [[Phil Lynott]] (1949-1986) - English-born Irish singer-songwriter and bassist known as the frontman of [[Thin Lizzy]]. | ||
| + | * [[Robert Plant]] (1948-present) - singer-songwriter and frontman of [[Led Zeppelin]]. | ||
[[Category:Settlements in Staffordshire]] | [[Category:Settlements in Staffordshire]] | ||
Revision as of 11:03, February 9, 2025
West Bromwich is a town in southern Staffordshire which forms a part of the Black Country. It lies approximately 7 miles north-west of Birmingham, Warwickshire and a similar distance south of Wolverhampton. West Bromwich has a population of around 103,000. The town was heavily shaped by the coal industry in the area, which saw the town grow rapidly in the 19th century. However, some relics of pre-industrial West Bromwich remain, such as the 17th century Oak House, a prominent landmark in the town.
It is the largest town within the area of Sandwell Council, which is responsible for local government in the area.
Sport
The town is home to the association football team West Bromwich Albion F.C., who play at The Hawthorns.
Notable people
- Phil Lynott (1949-1986) - English-born Irish singer-songwriter and bassist known as the frontman of Thin Lizzy.
- Robert Plant (1948-present) - singer-songwriter and frontman of Led Zeppelin.