Tag Archives: 1974

Temperance, even!

Posted on August 28, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Sometimes, enquiries on the blog take a while to resolve – and this one is just such an example, and a good reason why one should never give up hope with finding answers, as you never know who’s passing.

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Building your new transport network… in 1974

Posted on October 19, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

I’m hoping some of the bus and rail enthusiasts can help with this one – a few weeks ago I picked up a 40 year old bus route map for Walsall, Aldridge Lichfield, Brownhills and Cannock, and it’s an interesting little time capsule all of it’s own.

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A welcome miscellany – which of these do you remember?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Facebook is really throwing up some gems at the moment – keen reader Maria Fitzgerald has sent me a bunch of varied images she’s found out of her family collection which I think will inspire debate and memories from readers – these are hot on the heels of the one she sent last week, that provoked so much discussion.1048179_10202780893539696_4732832440697478450_o Continue reading →

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When the engines roared at Wharf Lane

Posted on September 21, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

There’s an interesting sale currently up on eBay – I’d go for it myself, but suspect the film that’s up for sale would probably be better going into the hands of enthusiasts of motorbike scrambling.
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Walsall1955 and all that

Posted on June 18, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I must say, it’s rare that one finds such an embarrassment of historical riches as the Flickr photo streams of bus enthusiasts. These dedicated folk, with a deep fascination for all things omnibus have a unique feature that makes their … Continue reading →

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