Protesters say selling building to local college could end a trade dating back to middle ages, if new premises not found
Campaigners protesting against the sale of Walsall Leather Museum have said the institution is the town’s “last remaining heritage asset”.
The museum tells the story of the town’s leather industry and those who worked in it. The local council agreed plans in September to sell the museum building to a local college to provide support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (Send).
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/27/our-last-heritage-asset-fears-for-walsall-leather-museum-as-council-plans-to-sell
Author : Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
Publish date : 2025-10-27 15:00:00
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