The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Walsall
(wôl´sôl) (KEY) , city (1991 pop. 177,923) and metropolitan district, W central England, in the Black Country. Iron and brass founding, limestone quarrying, and the manufacture of leather goods, small hardware, plastics, electronics, chemicals, and aircraft parts are the main industries and occupations of Walsall.