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Tag Archives: circus
The Cossacks of Walsall Wood
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.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1934, 1935, Audrey Proffit, Beak, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Butcher, Canwell, Carnival, circus, Clayhanger, Cossack, Craddocks, Cynthia, David Evans, Derelict, Dickie, equestrian, Farm, Jack, Lichfield, Local History, Louie, New Photos, Pubs, Richard, Riders, Roadrunner, Sheila Norris, Shire Oak, show jumping, Southall, stables, Staffordshire, stunt, Walsall Wood
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Sons of the circus
Here’s an interesting one from top reader and contributor David Evans, whose contributions continue to be excellent, popular and engaging. This is something I had no idea about, and invite contributions from folks who have memories or anecdotes to add. … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Features, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Betina, Big Top, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cecine, circus, Clayhanger, Clown, Commonside, David Evans, Greg, Herbert Clarke, Lindon Road, Lion Tamer, Local History, New Photos, Pat Collins, Paulo, Reggie, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Stuart Williams, Tampoline, trapeze, Trevor, Walsall Wood, Wendy
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Bird on a wire
Last week, reader Mike posted the following comment on my ‘About…’ page, which I thought would be worth pulling out into the light. Mike asked: Is there anyone out there who remembers way back in 1955/6 a Troupe who appeared … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills 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, Walsall community
Tagged acrobatics, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, circus, Godfrey Hucker, high wire, Holland Park, Johann Traber, local blogs, Local History, motorbike, New Photos, Oakparkrunner, Pelsall, Pelsall History, Silly, Staffordshire, Tightrope, Traber Renz Troupe, trapeze, Victoria Common, Walsall Wood
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