In pictures: Mural paying homage to history of West Bromwich to go on display

The artwork, which features famous buildings and industry in the town made from clay, has adorned the walls of the West Bromwich Building Society's headquarters for almost 40 years, meaning it has largely been hidden away from public view.

But now, with the West Brom about to move to a brand new base at Providence Place, the company will be unable to take the mural with them.

So the Friends of Dartmouth Park stepped in and asked if they could take it off their hands and put it where visitors could see it at Sandwell Park Farm, a request bosses gladly accepted.

Secretary of the Friends group Carol Hartill said: "I didn't realise it was there until a few years ago when I did a tour. I was stunned it was there - a lot of people don't know it exists, it was such a shame it was hidden away in that building.

"When I heard they were going to move I enquired what whether they would be taking it. When they said no I wondered what would happen to it and asked if they would let us have it."

The mural was designed by Black Country artist William Burgess and has hung in the reception at the building society since 1978. West Bromwich Town Hall, Oak House and the Farley Clock Tower all feature along with a real West Brom legend; Tony 'Bomber' Brown.

The impressive artwork will now be lifted out of the building in High Street and moved to Sandwell Park Farm over the next few weeks. The Friends group is trying to trace the artist William Burgess in the hope he could help unveil the mural in its new location.

Carol said: "I am thrilled to bits it is going to be on public display. There are a lot of schools that come through there so it will be great for education too."