Cradley Heath, Old Hill And District

The plethora of industries that existed in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill of yesteryear are vividly displayed in this collection of old photographs. In this second selection of images of Cradley Heath, Old Hill and district, great use has been made of the marvellous old photographs that can be seen in, and are still being deposited at the Sandwell Community History & Archive Service collection in Smethwick Library. This is an invaluable source of historic information recording the changing face of the area - especially the drastic demolition and rebuilding which took place after the Second World War. This book is sure to give local people a fascinating insight into the area's past, and will be of great interest to anyone who has a sense of the history of this corner of the Black Country.