A remarkable plan, shared with David Evans by Doug Birch MBE. Click for a larger version.
Yesterday, a terrific enquiry came in from the young David Evans who’s be talking to community stalwart Doug Birch MBE about local history a fair bit lately.
It’s always a pleasure to hear from Doug, and he’s shared a fascinating railway survey plan of Brownhills Station and environs, including the canal interchange at some unspecified date.
I’ll let David elaborate:
Hi Bob
Over a cup of tea and friendly chat with Douglas Birch MBE this morning he gave me this photocopy of an old railway survey plan of a familiar spot which may be some interest to your readers.
I wonder if the plan can be dated… and also a question, posed by Doug: Look at the shape of the Central School. Just when was the school extended?
kind regards
David Evans
There are some absolute gems on this plan and I’d like to see what you readers spot – but the question about the Central School is a good one. We know little about the original history of the place and some detail would be most welcome.
Thanks to Doug and David – always such wonderful contributions!
Please do comment – either here on the post, or feel free to mail me – BrownhillsBob at Googlemail dot com. Thanks.