The Ancient Manor of Sedgley - Contains information and resources which will interest those who are researching ancestors who hail from Sedgley, it also has some interesting local history references.
Sedgley Local History Society - Includes programme of events, historical details and photographs of Sedgley and the surrounding area, information about the local museum, links, and a bibliography.
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