Tag Archives: Brickies

Taking the strain in Walsall Wood – could you be a champion too?

Posted on June 10, 2018 by BrownhillsBob

Over the years on the blog we’ve covered the great, and often surprisingly diverse sporting history of Brownhills and Walsall Wood – from the notable local teams like Walsall Wood Football Club, Cricket, Bowls – to more esoteric stuff like … Continue reading →

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Lose, and you’re in the drink!

Posted on November 28, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a rather wonderful, quick photo to get the grey matter going amongst the readership – yesterday, Godfrey ‘Oakparkrunner’ Hucker sent me the above excellent photo, sourced from Linda Robottom, of a Walsall Wood tug of war team.
Red Lion tug of war team Continue reading →

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In the frame?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Reader Peter contacted me a few days ago with an interesting inquiry about a strange structure behind the Brickmaker’s Arms in Salters Road, Walsall Wood. I suggested Peter write up the item himself, and he’s kindly obliged. All I can … Continue reading →

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