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When darkness loomed

Posted on July 30, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

While looking for interesting stuff for the weekly pictures from the past feature, I happened upon a wonderful selection of pictures taken in or around Cannock Chase during either the Great War or Second World War. The Chase back then … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cannock Chase, Environment, Features, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web | Tagged Air Raid Observer Corps, barracks, Bill Ball, Brocton, Cannock Chase, Cannock Chase the Second Selection, Charles de Gaulle, Derelict, English Electric, Great War, Images of England, June Pickerill, Local History, New Photos, POW, Prisoner of War, Rugeley, Second World War, Staffordshire, tank testing, WW2, WWi, WWII, YMCA hut | 6 Comments
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