West Bromwich
The word Bromwich is derived from the old English for broom village, referring to the broom-covered heathland that was once where the town now stands.
The discovery of coal in the area in the late 18th century led to industrialisation and, in particular, industries relating to the manufacture of springs, guns and nails.
Today West Bromwich remains an industrial centre, but outside the town it is probably best known for its Premiership football team; one of the twelve founding members of the English Football League. West Bromwich is also, according to Wikipedia, the largest town in Britain without its own postal code.
