Great Barr - Definition and Overview

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

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

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

"Barr" means "Hill". Perry (or "pear") Barr is adjacent.

External link

• Birmingham City Council (http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/)
• Sandwell Council (includes West Bromwich) (http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/)
• Walsall Council (http://www.walsall.gov.uk/)