High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Walsall Leather Museum is located in Walsall, in the West Midlands in England, and was opened in 1988 on the site of a Victorian leather factory, renovated by Walsall Council. It tells the story of the Walsall leather trades, and in particular the rise of Walsall from an obscure Midlands town into an international saddle-making centre.In 1900, at the peak of the industry, approximately 10,000 people were employed locally in preparing leather, and making saddles, horse bridles and related leather items. It is estimated that there are still at least 40 manufacturers of saddles and bridles in the town, as well as a number of makers of bags and light leathergoods, including three Royal Warrant holders.