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Up the pool

Posted on January 22, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

The huge lake – now drained for repairs – to the north of Brownhills started life at the end of the 1700’s as a feeder reservoir for the nascent canal system. It has variously been termed Norton Pool, Cannock Chase … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Shared media, Shared memories, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Wildlife | Tagged Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Chasewater Dam, Chasewater Go Karts, Chasewater history, Chasewater myths, Chasewater paddle steamer, Chasewater steam boat, Chasewater Wildlife Group, Cox pit, Local History, Memories of Brownhills Past, Memories of Old Brownhills, New Photos, Redevelopment, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Wide pit | 29 Comments
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