Tag Archives: BNRR

Divide and conquer

Posted on October 12, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Local history dynamo David Hodgkinson has come up trumps again. As promised, David has kindly scanned a whole tranche of material about the protests against the BNRR – or M6 Toll as it's now known. Further, David has scanned this … Continue reading →

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Toll grate?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

David Hodgkinson has been in touch regarding my appeal for information regarding the protests and planning process regarding the M6 Toll, which was known back then as the BNRR – Birmingham Northern Relief Road. David says he's loads of clippings … Continue reading →

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Before the motorway came through…

Posted on October 4, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been contacted by blog reader Stuart Jakeman, who’s appealing for images of Brownhills West before the toll road came through. He’s also after any images we may have of the Pear Tree when it was still open. Can anybody … Continue reading →

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