Tag Archives: Butcher

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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Let’s have a butchers…

Posted on February 22, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

An enquire that interested me particularly came in last week from Martin Williams – Martin doesn’t say where he’s from, but I’m guessing he’s not local; he raises the interesting question of the Poxon family and their businesses.
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A gift from Brian…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Reader Brian Clenton today landed us with a surprise: some excellent photos of Brownhills and Clayhanger life, mostly in the 1950s – these beautifully scanned images are wonderfully diverse, but Brian didn’t say much about them.
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The Cossacks of Walsall Wood

Posted on September 8, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Horses are in the Black Country DNA – whether it was working with them to tow narrowboats or transport goods, marshalling them down the pit, or riding them for the sheer joy, these noble animals have a secure place in the local heart.cossackridersclearphotos2 Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Happy new year to all readers of the Brownhills Blog. Cheers for sticking with it, contributing and doing everything you do.

The 2013 New Year quiz is still open and still has questions going for the asking. There’s been a great response so far, and there’s local beer up for grabs! Take a look at last night’s scoresheet and see what you can get. Don’t forget, there’s still the ‘1000th House’ plaque to find, too.
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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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