Tag Archives: Brian Stringer

Tugging at the memories

Posted on June 29, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

After I posted the wonderful Clayhanger tug of war image here at the weekend kindly shared by Brian Stringer, I received many responses from readers across a range of media – this one clearly got memories flowing and I’ll feature a few of those responses in the coming days.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community | Tagged 1980, Brian Stringer, bridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Brownhills stuff, Canal, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid II, Clayhanger Kid Two, Clayhanger stuff, Holy Trinity, local blogs, Local History, Railway Tavern, Reader enquiries, School, Shared memories, Staffordshire, The Clayhanger Kid, Tug of war, Victorian Day | 2 Comments

A tug of war, a railway themed restaurant and a Victorian day – great memories from the Clayhanger Kid

Posted on June 25, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

Friend of the blog, community activist and Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer has recently shared three remarkable image of recent historical interest in the Brownhills and Clayhanger area.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community | Tagged 1980, Brian Stringer, bridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Brownhills stuff, Canal, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid II, Clayhanger Kid Two, Clayhanger stuff, Holy Trinity, local blogs, Local History, Railway Tavern, Reader enquiries, School, Shared memories, Staffordshire, The Clayhanger Kid, Tug of war, Victorian Day | 4 Comments

Dropping a Cla’nger

Posted on August 30, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Friend of the blog, community activist and Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer has sent the above image of the members of Clayhanger Working Men’s Club around 1953, and is trying to identify as many people in the picture as he can.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community | Tagged 1953, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Brownhills stuff, Clayhange, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid II, Clayhanger Kid Two, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, local blogs, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared memories, Social media, Staffordshire, The Clayhanger Kid, Walsall community, Working mens club | 6 Comments

2016 Brownhills Canalside Festival today!

Posted on June 25, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

I note the creative advertising modification team have been out again this year, getting Brownhills Canal Festival noticed on social media – and any publicity is good, as the image above has been shared hundreds of times now since it was posted last week on Facebook by old friend of the blog Nathan Whittaker.

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2016 Brownhills Canalside Festival – this Sunday!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

I note the creative advertising modification team have been out again this year, getting Brownhills Canal Festival noticed on social media – and any publicity is good, as the image above has been shared hundreds of times now since it was posted yesterday on Facebook by old friend of the blog Nathan Whittaker.

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It’ll soon be time for the 2016 Brownhills Canalside Festival

Posted on June 8, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Details of this year’s Brownhills Canal Festival have kindly been supplied by The Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer – this yeart it’s Sunday, 26th June 2016.
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De-railed

Posted on March 22, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

There was a great letter last week in the Walsall Advertiser from friend of the blog and Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer, who’s a noted local author and community activist – Brian is concerned, like most of the people in Brownhills – with he fate of the former South Staffordshire Railway Line through Brownhills.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web | Tagged appeal, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, cycleway, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Railway, South Staffs, Staffordshire | 13 Comments

In the Wernick of time

Posted on November 21, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Friend of the blog, community activist and Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer has sent the above image of a local football team and is desperately trying to identify the unknown chap (who is, I believe centre front row).

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community | Tagged 1962, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills community colts, Brownhills local history, Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid II, Clayhanger Kid Two, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Facebook, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, II, local blogs, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared memories, Social media, Staffordshire, The Clayhanger Kid, Walsall community, Walsall WOod FC, Wernicks FC, Who's putting the nets up | 8 Comments

Local football reunion at Walsall Wood FC this Friday!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Last week I noted that the wonderful Brian Stringer had a new book out about his times being involved with community football with local teams Clayhanger Colts Under 12s and Walsall Wood FC.

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Back of the net! Brian Stringer’s latest book on sale now!

Posted on October 8, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

It’s always nice to see local folk writing about local history, their lives and experiences and their view of the world – and one of the best locally is community activist Brian Stringer, who wrote to me yesterday to tell me he has a new book for sale chronicling his involvement with local community football.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community | Tagged Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills community colts, Brownhills local history, Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid II, Clayhanger Kid Two, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Facebook, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, II, Libraries, Library, local blogs, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, reunion, Shared memories, Social media, Staffordshire, The Clayhanger Kid, Walsall community, Walsall WOod FC, Who's putting the nets up | 2 Comments

2015 Brownhills Canalside Festival on today!

Posted on June 28, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Details of this year’s Brownhills Canal Festival taking place today (Sunday 28th June 2015) at Silver Street in Brownhills have kindly been supplied by The Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer – it’s always a good event and last year was better than ever!

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It’s a bum rap – but there’s no such thing as bad publicity

Posted on June 23, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

A delightful bit of urban mischief in Brownhills has gone semi-viral on local social media – Oh dear me, the jokes write themselves.

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2015 Brownhills Canalside Festival on this Sunday!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Details of this year’s Brownhills Canal Festival taking place this Sunday (28th June 2015) at Silver Street in Brownhills have kindly been supplied by The Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer.
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It’ll soon be time for the 2015 Brownhills Canalside Festival

Posted on May 27, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Details of this year’s Brownhills Canal Festival have kindly been supplied by The Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer – this yeart it’s Sunday, 28th June 2015.

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Brock and roll

Posted on April 9, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

This isn’t very pleasant, so I’ll be short and to the point – people, we have a burgeoning badger population at the moment as these guys come in from the fringes of local countryside into town, just as their brothers the foxes have done, and unfortunately they’re dying in large numbers on our roads.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Followups, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Just plain daft, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff, Wildlife | Tagged Accident, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater Dam, Clayhanger, Common, Deer Safety partnership, Fatality, Lichfield, Local Committee, Mervyn Smith, New Photos, Red deer, Reservoir, road safety, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Things to do, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, Wildlife | 1 Comment

New road safety initiative for Brownhills

Posted on March 31, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

You all know that I love local wildlife – and that I’m particularly fond of the local deer population, who have sadly been involved in many accidents with vehicles in recent years on roads around our commons, countryside and open spaces.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff, Wildlife | Tagged Accident, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater Dam, Clayhanger, Common, Deer Safety partnership, Fatality, Lichfield, Local Committee, Mervyn Smith, New Photos, Red deer, Reservoir, road safety, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Things to do, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, Wildlife | 21 Comments

March 1992 – Are we on our own at night and hounded by day?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 30 of the long lost freesheet, from March 1992 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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February 1992 – Tenants fed up of being fobbed off

Posted on January 20, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1992, August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, December, February, freesheet, Gazette, issue 29, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, November, Sandhills, Silver Street, towpath | 2 Comments

January 1992 – Parking problem reaches boiling point

Posted on January 17, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 28 of the long lost freesheet, from January 1992 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1992, August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, December, freesheet, Gazette, issue 28, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, November, Sandhills, Silver Street, towpath | 3 Comments

December 1991 – A prayer for Christmas

Posted on January 14, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 27 of the long lost freesheet, from December 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.
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The Clayhanger Kid on video!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

He’s a brief one that came to my attention yesterday, and it’s far too good not to share here – the video at the foot of this post was plugged on twitter by it’s creators, Foreel Productions, and I think it’s rather wonderful.

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November 1991 – Tenant fights for loo

Posted on January 10, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 26 of the long lost freesheet, from November 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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October 1991 – MP calls for a two day exhibition of Toll Road

Posted on January 8, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 25 of the long lost freesheet, from October 1991 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, October, Sandhills, Silver Street, towpath, Vandalism, Walsall Wood | 6 Comments

September 1991 – Clayhanger residents demand an end to neglect

Posted on January 3, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 24 of the long lost freesheet, from September 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog. Continue reading →

Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, Sandhills, September, Silver Street, towpath, Vandalism, Walsall Wood | 1 Comment

July 1991 – Litter louts attacked (The missing issue is found!)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 22 of the long lost freesheet, from July 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1991, August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 22, July, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, Sandhills, Silver Street, towpath, Vandalism, Walsall Wood | 2 Comments

Our back pages

Posted on December 29, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

There has been an extraordinary response to the old Brownhills Gazette issues I’ve been featuring on the blog, and testerday I featured issue 23, from August 1991 – so far I’ve run all issues in sequence, but sadly, issue 22 of July 1991 is missing from the collection, so I had to skip it.

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August 1991 – Mindless mini vandals creating havoc for Walsall Wood

Posted on December 28, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 23 of the long lost freesheet, from August 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1991, August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 23, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, Sandhills, Silver Street, towpath, Vandalism, Walsall Wood | 6 Comments

June 1991 – Is the waiting nearly over?

Posted on December 20, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 21 of the long lost freesheet, from June 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canon Ion, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 21, June 1991, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, Silver Street, towpath, Walsall Wood | 2 Comments

May 1991 – Walsall Wood Police Boxing Club big success – but will it continue?

Posted on December 16, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 20 of the long lost freesheet, from May 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Boxing Club, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 20, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, May 1991, newspaper, Silver Street, towpath, Walsall Wood | 3 Comments

April 1991 – Traders win battle over parking

Posted on December 13, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 19 of the long lost freesheet, from April 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged April 1991, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Graham Eardley, Graham Walker, Issue 19, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Marina, newspaper, Silver Street, towpath | 1 Comment

March 1991 – Canal Towpath being destroyed

Posted on December 11, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 18 of the long lost freesheet, from March 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Aer Reg, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 18, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, March 1991, Marina, newspaper, Silver Street, towpath, Wake Up Brownhills | 2 Comments

February 1991 – Senior Citizens fight for better lighting and attack Market Traders over parking

Posted on December 7, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 17 of the long lost freesheet, from February 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, February 1991, freesheet, Gazette, issue 17, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, Wake Up Brownhills | 2 Comments

January 1991 – Inspiration from cancer victim John

Posted on December 5, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 16 of the long lost freesheet, from January 1991 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 16, January 1991, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, Wake Up Brownhills | 3 Comments

December 1990 – Villagers fight traffic nightmare (and a Very Merry Christmas!)

Posted on December 2, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 15 of the long lost freesheet, from December 1990 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, December 1990, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 15, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, MP, newspaper, pollution, Richard Shepherd, Wake Up Brownhills, Walsall Council | 7 Comments

November 1990 – Not a word from our local elected representatives

Posted on November 29, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 14 of the long lost freesheet, from November 1990 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 14, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, MP, newspaper, November 1990, pollution, Richard Shepherd, Wake Up Brownhills, Walsall Council | 2 Comments

October 1990 – Wake up Brownhills – does anyone care?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 13 of the long lost freesheet, from October 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Aer Reg, Avenues, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 13, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, October 1990, pollution | 1 Comment

September 1990 – Vandals & dumpers causing problems on old track bed

Posted on November 25, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 12 of the long lost freesheet, from September 1990 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Avenues, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 12, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, pollution, September 1990 | 5 Comments

August 1990 – How much longer must we wait for some action?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

David Evans, very kindly granted access to the archive held by former editor and contributor Brian Stringer, has been assiduously and conscientiously scanning them all. Every single issue. Every few days, I’m going to feature the next in the series.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, August, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Castings, Clayhanger, David Evans, foundry, freesheet, Gazette, issue 11, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, pollution, The Swag, Walsall Wood | 2 Comments

July 1990 – Callous closure of Job Club

Posted on November 20, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 10 of the long lost freesheet, from June 1990 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Avenues, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 10, July 1990, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, pollution, The Swag, Walsall Wood | 1 Comment

On the beach – the web that’s woven

Posted on November 18, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a great example of me getting things wrong, and of how local oral history works with the community correcting me – last week I featured the great picture above from Julie Le Moine of herself as a baby with her mum, and ‘uncle’ Paddy (Walker) and ‘auntie’ Clarice’ on a beach in Blackpool in September 1966. Continue reading →

Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media | Tagged 1966, Accident, Beach, Blackpool, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clarice, Coppy Pit, Disaster, Facebook, Growve Pit, Julie Le-Moine, Lichfield, Lionel, Local History, New Photos, Paddy, Staffordshire, Walker | Leave a comment

The Brownhills press gang

Posted on November 16, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Occasionally on the Brownhills Blog we strike a little bit of gold that sets things alight for a bit – this has happened over a variety of disparate topics; the Brownhills Carnival video, and the later cinefilm from the Brownhills Camera Club; the studies of the Harrison Empire, and the Lost Stonnall Hoard.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, David Evans, Excel Print, freesheet, Gazette, John Sylvester, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, Print, print shop, Walsall Wood | 67 Comments

June 1990 – Avenues fight on

Posted on November 15, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 9 of the long lost freesheet, from June 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Avenues, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 9, June, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, pollution, The Swag, Walsall Wood | 2 Comments

May 1990 – Devastated Wildlife at Clayhanger

Posted on November 12, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 8 of the long lost freesheet, from May 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged 1990, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 8, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, pollution, The Swag, Walsall Wood | 5 Comments

April 1990 – Threat to close down classrooms

Posted on November 6, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 7 of the long lost freesheet, from April 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged April 1990, Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, Issue 7, Laburnum Cottage, Landfill, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood | 10 Comments

March 1990 – Glue sniffing den on old railway line

Posted on November 2, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 6 of the long lost freesheet, from March 1990 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Birch Coppice, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, Clay pit, David Evans, February 1990, freesheet, Gazette, issue 5, January 1990, Laburnum Cottage, Landfill, leigh, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Lorraine Stanistreet, newspaper, potclays, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood | 3 Comments

February 1990 – State of Barnetts Lane Cemetery causes concern

Posted on November 1, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 5 of the long lost freesheet, from February 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Birch Coppice, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, Clay pit, David Evans, February 1990, freesheet, Gazette, issue 5, January 1990, Laburnum Cottage, Landfill, leigh, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Lorraine Stanistreet, newspaper, potclays, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood | 3 Comments

January 1990 – Call for flood investigation…

Posted on October 30, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 4 of the long lost freesheet, from January 1990 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Birch Coppice, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, Clay pit, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 4, January 1990, Laburnum Cottage, Landfill, leigh, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Lorraine Stanistreet, newspaper, potclays, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood | 34 Comments

December 1989 – Shopkeepers angry about the neglect of Silver Court

Posted on October 28, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Continuing the scans of the Brownhills Gazette – I present issue 3 of the long lost freesheet, from December 1989 for you to peruse and download. I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, David Evans, December 1989, freesheet, Gazette, issue 3, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, Shire Oak, Silver Court, Walsall Wood | 7 Comments

November 1989 – Residents up in arms…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a treat for the Brownhills Gazette fans out there – issue 2 of the freshet, from November 1989 for you to peruse and download – I’ve had an incredible response to featuring these long, lost publications here on the blog.

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 2, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, November 1989, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood | 3 Comments

Breaking the ground

Posted on October 23, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Last weekend, I had the good fortune, courtesy of the young David Evans to be able to feature here the November 1994 issue of the long lost, but not forgotten local freshet/magazine for Brownhills, The Brownhills Gazette.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Baker Bond, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills Comprehensive, Brownhills local history, David Evans, freesheet, Gazette, issue 1, Laburnum Cottage, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, newspaper, October 1989, Shire Oak, Shire Oak School, Walsall Wood | 44 Comments