Birchills

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Birchills

Waiting to depart â Walsall, West Midlands An interior view of the somewhat futuristically designed Walsall Bus Station. On the right a bus on the National Express West Midlands X51 service from Birmingham to Cannock. Ahead the future of ticket buying – no cash, you will have to use a card of some sort. Another nail in the coffin of customer service and the disappearance of those helpful customer facing staff. One day maybe a catastrophic meltdown of the system for some reason and what then their expensive machines? Having said that, here in the West Midlands there is a comprehensive public transport system by bus, train and tram. It does make travelling easy, as long as the ticketing system works.. Time photo taken 12.20 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6744489">SP0198 : Buses from here - Walsall, West Midlands</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6764092">SP0198 : From Bus Station steps - Walsall, West Midlands</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6764158">SP0198 : The Bus Station - Walsall, West Midlands</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7598639">SP0198 : Bus Station north-west side - Walsall, West Midlands</a> — Waiting to depart â Walsall, West Midlands Credit: Martin Richard Phelan

Birchills is a suburban area located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles north of the town center of Walsall, it forms part of the wider metropolitan borough of Walsall. Birchills is predominantly a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and a few larger detached properties.

The area benefits from excellent transportation links, with the nearby A34 road providing easy access to Walsall town center and the wider West Midlands region. Birchills is also served by a number of bus routes, connecting residents to neighboring areas and towns.

While Birchills does not offer a wide range of amenities within its boundaries, there are several local shops, convenience stores, and small businesses catering to the daily needs of its residents. For more extensive shopping, a short trip to Walsall town center provides access to a variety of retail outlets, supermarkets, and a bustling market.

Birchills is home to a number of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, ensuring that families have access to quality education for their children within the local area.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Birchills Local Nature Reserve, which offers a peaceful green space with wooded areas, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife.

Overall, Birchills provides a quiet and convenient suburban lifestyle, with its proximity to Walsall town center and good transport links making it an attractive area for families and commuters alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.591472/-1.992292 or Grid Reference SP0099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waiting to depart â Walsall, West Midlands

An interior view of the somewhat futuristically designed Walsall Bus Station. On the right a bus on the National Express West Midlands X51 service from Birmingham to Cannock. Ahead the future of ticket buying – no cash, you will have to use a card of some sort. Another nail in the coffin of customer service and the disappearance of those helpful customer facing staff. One day maybe a catastrophic meltdown of the system for some reason and what then their expensive machines? Having said that, here in the West Midlands there is a comprehensive public transport system by bus, train and tram. It does make travelling easy, as long as the ticketing system works.. Time photo taken 12.20 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). SP0198 : Buses from here - Walsall, West Midlands SP0198 : From Bus Station steps - Walsall, West Midlands SP0198 : The Bus Station - Walsall, West Midlands SP0198 : Bus Station north-west side - Walsall, West Midlands

Martin Richard Phelan

Wyrley & Essington Canal towards Stubbs Bridge

Ian S

Wyrley & Essington Canal at Stubbs Bridge

Ian S

Wyrley & Essington Canal at Birchills Junction

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Birchills Junction Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Birchills Junction Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Stephenson Avenue Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Stephenson Avenue Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Junction Canal, Birchills Junction Bridge

The Wyrley & Essington Canal runs on the far side of this bridge. The Walsall Junction Canal meets it at a Tee junction. The bridge is a footbridge for the towpath. The Walsall Junction Canal is part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations and is an extension of the Walsall canal from where it heads for the wharf in Walsall to Birchills Junction via a flight of 8 locks.

Chris Allen

Pratts Mill Bridge, Wyrley & Essington Canal

Pratts Mill Bridge carries Bloxwich Road over the canal.

Stephen McKay

Birchills Junction

At Birchills Junction the Walsall Canal leaves the Wyrley & Essington (through the bridge) for central Walsall and Ryder's Green Junction.

Stephen McKay

Wyrley & Essington Canal at Birchills Old Stop

Between Pratts Mill Bridge and Forest Bridge.

Christine Johnstone

Canalside housing on Eagleworks Drive

A four-storey block of flats on the west bank of the Wyrley & Essington Canal.

Christine Johnstone

New housing along the Wyrley & Essington Canal

The flats are off Carl Street, the houses off Northumberland Way.

Christine Johnstone

New houses off Shropshire Close

With the Wyrley & Essington Canal towpath in the foreground.

Christine Johnstone

Stubbs [or Stubbs'] Bridge, from the north

Carrying a footpath over the Wyrley & Essington Canal, just north of Birchills Junction.

Christine Johnstone

New houses on Cartbridge Lane South

Built on the site of a demolished factory unit. Google Streetview imagery suggests the site had not long been cleared in Oct 2008, but it's proving hard to establish what was here before that - info welcome.

Richard Law