Bromwich
means a dwelling or farm where broom grows. In
1086 West Bromwich was known as Bromwic, and by 1322 it had been
given the directional prefix, and was known as Westbromwich.
To
travel by road to West Bromwich you can come north on the M5 and
exit at Junction 1, directly for West Bromwich. Alternatively you
can use the M6, and whether coming north or south, at Junction 8
the M6 joins the M5, and you turn south to Junction 1 on the M5
to reach West Bromwich.
