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'It's part of our local history - it needs to stay where it is' - Walsall residents react to potential move of loved museum

Walsall residents have taken the chance to talk about the impact of plans to move the famous leather museum to a new location

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Plans to move the locally renown Walsall Leather Museum, on Littleton Street West, were announced in the council's budget plan for the 2025/26 period. 

The plans will see the council rehome the popular venue to a 'more prominent and central location' to help increase footfall.

The proposed move sparked concern from Walsall residents, with many saying that the loss of the building would be a strike to the heritage and culture of Walsall. 

Now, Walsallian's have taken the chance to voice their concerns and talk about why the museum is important to them. 

John Hollingshead 69 from Friary Crescent, Rushall, retired from Retail Distribution
John Hollingshead would want the Leather Museum to stay in its current iconic building