Walsall has been famous since Mediaeval times for harness and leathergoods. The once prolific oakwoods of the Midlands provided the tannin to cure the skins of cattle and other beasts and to produce the fine English bridle leather for which Walsall is renowned.
Extreact from 'Nostalgic Walsall', Memories Series, 1999.
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| Reference: | 537 |
| Keywords: | Harness Tannin Skins Cattle Bridle Leather Edith Alice Samuel Cox |
| Archive Ref: | Walsall Rolfe Street Box (SH) |
| Updated: | 23/8/2001 10:31:16 |