Tag Archives: Alan Paul

90 years ago today: The Grove Pit Disaster

Posted on September 30, 2020 by BrownhillsBob

Ninety years ago today, the 1st October 1930, an underground blast killed 14 men working in a coal mine, The Grove Colliery, underneath Brownhills Common. Ten of those lost souls are buried in the Churchyard of St James, Brownhills, in … Continue reading →

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Walsall Housing Group – this doesn’t add up

Posted on March 22, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I was intrigued last week to spot a Walsall Housing Group press release floating about the net, excitedly heralding the news that work was ‘already underway’ on a new housing development opposite Knaves Court in Brownhills. Readers with long memories … Continue reading →

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The men below

Posted on October 1, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

Eighty years ago today, on the 1st October, 1930, fourteen men died underground, as a result of a gas explosion at the Grove, or Brownhills Colliery. It is thought that the men perished when a naked light was struck in … Continue reading →

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Grove Colliery Disaster Memorial Service: This Saturday.

Posted on September 29, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

My most grateful thanks go out to Janet Whittaker, who kindly answered my plea for details of the memorial service for the Grove Pit Disaster memorial service, which will be taking place at St. James Church, Church Road, Brownhills on … Continue reading →

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The Grove Colliery Disaster – details of memorial event, anyone?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been aware for a few weeks now that there is to be a memorial service for the victims of the Grove Colliery Disaster shortly. Unfortunately, what I don’t know, and can’t seem to find out, is where and when … Continue reading →

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