History of West Bromwich murals take pride of place at Sandwell Park Farm

Murals, created by William Burgess, from Sedgley, were originally installed in the old headquarters of the West Bromwich Building Society in 1978 and remained there up until earlier this year.

But as the company has moved HQ the artwork needed a new home, and organisers stepped in to save the artwork and move it to a new home at Sandwell Park Farm.

Now the installation of the artwork is complete after a lengthy and delicate process of transporting the pieces to Sandwell Park Farm.

The colourful artwork was unveiled at launch event by organisers where dignitaries of West Bromwich attended.

Carol Hartill, secretary of Friends of Dartmouth Park, said: "It was a lovely event at the farm and now the artwork is in place it looks really good.

"The murals are displayed in the first room as you walk through the farm so everyone can get to see them.

"The artwork looks pretty spectacular. The artist of the murals, William Burgess, came along to to cut the ribbon at the launch."

The murals are made from clay and depict famous people and buildings of West Bromwich.

One mural depicts West Bromwich Town Hall, while another shows Oak House, and there is a mural of the Farley Clock Tower.

Albion legend Tony 'Bomber' Brown, also features on the artwork.