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It was historically part of the ancient [[Manorialism|manor]] of Sedgley, becoming part of the Sedgley urban district in 1894, remaining part of this authority until 1966, when it became part of the [[Seisdon Rural District]] in 1966, despite the bulk of Sedgley being absorbed into [[County Borough of Dudley|Dudley County Borough]]. This in turn was replaced by the South Staffordshire District in 1974. However, it still has a Sedgley DY3 postcode. |
It was historically part of the ancient [[Manorialism|manor]] of Sedgley, becoming part of the Sedgley urban district in 1894, remaining part of this authority until 1966, when it became part of the [[Seisdon Rural District]] in 1966, despite the bulk of Sedgley being absorbed into [[County Borough of Dudley|Dudley County Borough]]. This in turn was replaced by the South Staffordshire District in 1974. However, it still has a Sedgley DY3 postcode. |
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The main entrance to the [[Baggeridge Country Park]], opened in the early 1980s on the site of the former [[Baggeridge Colliery]], is situated to the west of the village. Also in the village was the original works (and former headquarters) of Baggeridge Brick, finally part of [[Wienerberger|Wienerberger AG]], which by 2012 had closed down as the factory's owners agreed a deal with [[David Wilson Homes]] to build a new housing estate on the site. The factory buildings were demolished but the iconic brick chimney was retained, being a local landmark and one of the last of its kind to remain locally. Construction of the new estate began in 2014 and the first houses were occupied by the spring of 2015, with the estate being almost complete by 2018. |
The main entrance to the [[Baggeridge Country Park]], opened in the early 1980s on the site of the former [[Baggeridge Colliery]], is situated to the west of the village. Also in the village was the original works (and former headquarters) of Baggeridge Brick, finally part of [[Wienerberger|Wienerberger AG]], which by 2012 had closed down as the factory's owners agreed a deal with [[David Wilson Homes]] to build a new housing estate on the site. The factory buildings were demolished but the iconic brick chimney was retained, being a local landmark and one of the last of its kind to remain locally. Construction of the new estate began in 2014 and the first houses were occupied by the spring of 2015, with the estate being almost complete by 2018. Commercial units and a care home have also been developed there. |
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The focal point of the village is the Summer House, a public house in the east of the village, which was built in the early 19th century. The building has since been expanded.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Sedgley Local History Society|url = http://www.sedgleylocalhistory.org.uk/ge/summer.html|website = www.sedgleylocalhistory.org.uk|accessdate = 2015-10-22}}</ref> |
The focal point of the village is the Summer House, a public house in the east of the village, which was built in the early 19th century. The building has since been expanded.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Sedgley Local History Society|url = http://www.sedgleylocalhistory.org.uk/ge/summer.html|website = www.sedgleylocalhistory.org.uk|accessdate = 2015-10-22}}</ref> |
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On 1st August 2020, The Green Bus reintroduced a bus service 582 through the village on Saturdays only between [[Wolverhampton]] and [[Kidderminster]] via [[Wombourne]] and [[Penn, West Midlands|Penn]] on a commercial basis. This shoppers service ceased on 30th August 2020. |
On 1st August 2020, The Green Bus reintroduced a bus service 582 through the village on Saturdays only between [[Wolverhampton]] and [[Kidderminster]] via [[Wombourne]] and [[Penn, West Midlands|Penn]] on a commercial basis. This shoppers service ceased on 30th August 2020. |
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Gospel End is now connected to Wombourne, Sedgley and surrounding villages by the 'South Staffordshire Link', a minibus running Thursday only and which requires advance booking. This service is only available for those unable to use normal |
Gospel End is now connected to Wombourne, Sedgley and surrounding villages by the 'South Staffordshire Link', a minibus running Thursday only and which requires advance booking. This service is only available for those unable to use normal services. |
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The community of Gospel End is not served by any schools, with school aged children living there mostly attending schools in neighbouring Wombourne, Sedgley or Wolverhampton. |
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Seen as posh but still has its fair share of drama every year with half of Sedgley trampling through the village and over Himley woods 1 night in November every year for the Himley bonfire. Spkiffs bottles cans form a trail after. Can’t miss the summer house pub with its Christmas lights switched on all November and December once they were left up but not switched on all year round. |
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Baggridge village new estate supposed to be the poshest bit of Sedgley but popular with armed gangs, burglars, carjackers who know where the money is. |
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Dan Round who smokes and deals weed and lives in the Brownswall house looking like a junkyard on the outside. Don’t even know what the inside is like. Curtains always closed and other shit obscure the windows. His dad looks like an older version of the Incredible Hulk. All make their money from drug dealing either from their house or from the corn shop in the upper gornal arcade. |
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The naich which was once a popular location for people walking their dogs or just admiring the scenery. Now it’s taken over by graffiti artists, underage drinkers, and when he was younger Dan Round, Mike Baker and co getting stoned. |
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Brownswall alleyways scary place at night with the drug taking and the odd fence getting torched. |
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Northway another part of Sedgley seen as posh and where the money is but it’s wealth is mostly made from drug money by dealers who flog their gear at the precinct and on the park or up Sedgley. |
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Not crime free alternative to the beacon and giro that it’s made out to be. |
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Gospel End is a village in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England. Population details taken at the 2011 census can be found under Himley. It is situated on the A463 road, between Sedgley and Wombourne.
It was historically part of the ancient manor of Sedgley, becoming part of the Sedgley urban district in 1894, remaining part of this authority until 1966, when it became part of the Seisdon Rural District in 1966, despite the bulk of Sedgley being absorbed into Dudley County Borough. This in turn was replaced by the South Staffordshire District in 1974. However, it still has a Sedgley DY3 postcode.
The main entrance to the Baggeridge Country Park, opened in the early 1980s on the site of the former Baggeridge Colliery, is situated to the west of the village. Also in the village was the original works (and former headquarters) of Baggeridge Brick, finally part of Wienerberger AG, which by 2012 had closed down as the factory's owners agreed a deal with David Wilson Homes to build a new housing estate on the site. The factory buildings were demolished but the iconic brick chimney was retained, being a local landmark and one of the last of its kind to remain locally. Construction of the new estate began in 2014 and the first houses were occupied by the spring of 2015, with the estate being almost complete by 2018. Commercial units and a care home have also been developed there.
The focal point of the village is the Summer House, a public house in the east of the village, which was built in the early 19th century. The building has since been expanded.[1]
Until 1986, the village had a regular hourly bus service 564 between Sedgley and Wolverhampton via Penn Common. However this service was deemed not commercially viable and was operated by a succession of operators under contract to Staffordshire County Council to a gradually reduced frequency. The last regular service, operated by Arriva Midlands, was withdrawn due to lack of use.
On 1st August 2020, The Green Bus reintroduced a bus service 582 through the village on Saturdays only between Wolverhampton and Kidderminster via Wombourne and Penn on a commercial basis. This shoppers service ceased on 30th August 2020.
Gospel End is now connected to Wombourne, Sedgley and surrounding villages by the 'South Staffordshire Link', a minibus running Thursday only and which requires advance booking. This service is only available for those unable to use normal services.
The community of Gospel End is not served by any schools, with school aged children living there mostly attending schools in neighbouring Wombourne, Sedgley or Wolverhampton.
References
- ^ "Sedgley Local History Society". www.sedgleylocalhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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