West Bromwich Travel Guide, United Kingdom

West Bromwich, UK - Overview

West Bromwich is a town in the West Midlands, England. The town of Bromwich has been mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In 1888, it got the status of County Borough and incorporated many villages and other towns. After the industrial revolution in the city, it became the center of trade and business in the United Kingdom.  

The town of West Bromwich is divided into two major constituencies i.e. West Bromwich West and West Bromwich East. West Bromwich has a great attraction for the tourists from all over the world. There are a large number of spots of historical and cultural importance including West Bromwich Town Hall, Sandwell Hall, West Bromwich Zoo and West Bromwich museum. The buildings in the Bromwich reflect the Medieval and Victorian age architecture.

Culturally, West Bromwich is divided into many ethnic groups. Christianity is the religion of the most of the people.  There are many churches of Anglican, Roman and Ebenezer Congregational and Medieval age. Muslims, Hindu and Buddhists are the major minorities of West Bromwich.

West Bromwich is served by various transportation facilities like metro buses, railway and private cars. West Bromwich railway station is a very famous railway station and it act as a junction point for many trains. Birmingham International Airport is located nearest to the West Bromwich only a few miles away.  It provides the air transportation facilities to the city.

The city of West Bromwich has many independent educational institutes including George Salter High School, Dartmouth High School, Menzies High School and George Salter.  There are also many technical institutes where students get the education of Information technology, engineering, science and technology and many other areas.

Football is the most famous sport of the West Bromwich. A famous football club West Bromwich Albion was founded in 1878. The football league of West Bromwich has won many league championships, Coca Cola Championships and FA cup.

Textile, Chemicals and engineering are the major industries of the West Bromwich.  Industrial revolution started in the 19th century resulted in the establishment of many industries and job opportunities for the people.

West Bromwich is also a famous tourism spot. Some of the most popular attractions and the spot of tourists’ interest are Beaudesert Golf Club, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Nature Centre, Birmingham Town Hall & Council House, Boer War Memorial, Bond Gallery, Big Brum, Lickey Hills Visitors Centre, Himley Park, Starz Entertainments, Baggeridge Country Park and Aston Park and Barber Institute of Fine Arts.