Great Barr

Great Barr is a loosely-defined area which straddles the boundaries of Birmingham, West Bromwich (Sandwell) and Walsall, England.

Related Topics:
Birmingham - West Bromwich - Sandwell - Walsall - England

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Great Barr Hall was once home of Samuel Galton and a meeting place of the Lunar Society.

Related Topics:
Great Barr Hall - Samuel Galton - Lunar Society

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Nearby, in the Sandwell part of Great Barr, is Red House Park.

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Musician Steve Winwood was born and raised in the Birmingham part of Great Barr.

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"Barr" means "Hill", and the name refers to nearby Barr Beacon. Perry (or "pear") Barr is adjacent.

Related Topics:
Barr Beacon - Perry

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Great Barr includes much of the B42, B43 and B44 postcode areas.

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