Our collections
Borough records
We hold a vast range of records from the former councils that now make up Sandwell. They include:
- minutes
- rate books
- electoral registers
- planning and highways
- education
- public health
The catalogues for some of these collections are not currently available on the Black Country History website. Please contact us for more information.
Oldbury
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Oldbury Urban District Council 1894-1935
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Oldbury Municipal Borough 1935-1966
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Warley County Borough 1966 -1974
Rowley Regis
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Rowley Regis Urban District Council 1894-1933
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Rowley Regis Municipal Borough 1933-1966
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Warley County Borough 1966 -1974
Smethwick
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Smethwick Urban District Council 1894-1899
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Smethwick Municipal Borough 1899-1907
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Smethwick County Borough 1907-1966
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Warley County Borough 1966 -1974
The catalogue for this collection is available online
Tipton
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Tipton Urban District Council 1894-1938
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Tipton Municipal Borough 1938-1966
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West Bromwich County Borough 1966-1974
Wednesbury
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Wednesbury Municipal Borough Council 1886-1966
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West Bromwich County Borough 1966-1974
West Bromwich
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West Bromwich County Borough 1888-1974
The catalogue for this collection is available online