Tag Archives: Books

Can you help tell the story of a local historian please?

Posted on January 31, 2019 by BrownhillsBob

I have an enquiry in here from old friend of the blog Peter Chadbund who’s long had an interest in the life, times and work of respected Norton Canes local historian and writer Jack Harrison. Jack wrote the sought after … Continue reading →

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For the love of the printed word

Posted on July 23, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

As an avid reader, I’m glad to see that the only independent bookshop for miles around – Southcart Books in Walsall – has got off to a flying start, and is proving very popular with local bookworms and authors.

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Calling all bookworms… new independent bookshop in Walsall

Posted on May 9, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

There’s something wonderful happening in Walsall at the moment – we’re a long way from a retail revival, but we definitely seem to be seeing an increase in independent shops opening up in town at the moment.
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Get them before they’re gone!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a message from Walsall Local History Centre, specifically for readers of the Brownhills Blog – I’m always banging on about getting copies of local history books while they’re still around, and now’s your chance to bag copies of three of Stuart Williams works about Walsall.

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New local history book out soon!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

It’s coming up to Christmas, and Stuart Williams and Walsall Local History Centre have a message for readers off the Brownhills Blog…Stuart-Williams-with-a-proof-copy-of-his-new-book-and-a-poster-640-2 Continue reading →

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Book search – can you help?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I’m looking for a book – everyone knows that local history books get rare once they sell out of their initial runs – very often, titles appear fleetingly, and disappear into the ether without ever really being seen again.

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The perfect gift…

Posted on December 7, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

So, what do you buy the person who has everything? I suppose penicillin might be a start, but until that’s available over the counter, there’s some great ideas from Walsall Council. I’ve been sent a couple of press releases in … Continue reading →

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