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A sunny morning in Pier Street

Posted on February 6, 2019 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing with the donations from the wonderfully generous Sir Gerald of Reece, and following some discussion on Facebook over the weekend, here’s a couple of fascinating images from a little-mentioned part of Brownhills: Pike Helve. Pike Helve was a small … Continue reading →

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The infamous Pier Street – Elizabeth Hampton’s memories of Brownhills

Posted on March 24, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve had a lovely contribution in from reader Elizabeth Hampton, who found Reg ‘Aereg’ Fullelove’s poem about Brownhills High Street in the Rhyme and Season article here last week – this is a wonderful memoir which I’m sure readers will love.

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Shoppers world

Posted on January 9, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Last week, I noted that I’d been the lucky recipient of some secondhand local history books. This week, I’ve decided to return from Walsall Wood and take a stroll to some of the more notable local emporia for the discerning … Continue reading →

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Brownhills – A Bit More from the Fifties (via Chasewater Stuff’s Railway Blog)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I see Chasewaterstuff has been rambling around the Brownhills of his youth again. This fine recollection should not to be missed by lovers of local history. The comments are good, too – I believe the name of the shellac-like stuff … Continue reading →

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