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Crowning glory

Posted on August 8, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

One subject that has precious little presence in the historical record, yet keeps cropping up again and again is that of the local Working Mens Clubs.
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Life after the war

Posted on March 22, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

I still have a little of the very popular Mavis Woodhouse material to come – so far we’ve had the Foxes Row and Victor Haines articles, the Fred Shingler film of Newtown, Mavis’s recollections of the mining history, the curious disappearing cottage, and memories of Sunday School in the small community on the Watling Street.

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Six decades on…

Posted on April 18, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Following the contributions yesterday from Walsall Wood folk regarding the coronation parade in Cornation Road, Walsall Wood, reader and friend of the blog Peter Killops returned to the scene yesterday…
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Crowning glory

Posted on July 6, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Reader and top contributor David Evans has been in touch with the above rather interesting photo. I think I recognise the location, but I’ll see what others suggest. Can anyone identify the partygoers? Hi Bob I expect there will be … Continue reading →

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Royal memories sought for community project

Posted on April 13, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I was contacted yesterday by Naomi Jones at Brownhills Library, who asked me if I’d like to publicise their local history appeal for Royal Jubilee year. Whether you’re a royalist or not, the social impact of the royal events – … Continue reading →

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