Tag Archives: David Hodgkinson

A hole lot of sink

Posted on October 7, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

One of the curious things about writing and keeping this blog has always been the steady, curious dynamic of story arcs – where an old subject gets continually, slowly and gradually expanded as Google lists it, people search and find the post, comment and expand it.
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The need for speed

Posted on January 26, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

It seems that reader Tony Winn opened an interesting can of worms when he set this fine question for the New Year Quiz.
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Oil, fire and water

Posted on February 26, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

The above remarkable video was generously pointed out by reader Bob Pugh and features some remarkable footage of what was a golden period in the era of the South Staffordshire Railway – the main line that ran through Brownhills, up until the 1980s.

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Toll grate?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

David Hodgkinson has been in touch regarding my appeal for information regarding the protests and planning process regarding the M6 Toll, which was known back then as the BNRR – Birmingham Northern Relief Road. David says he's loads of clippings … Continue reading →

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Canal trust?

Posted on October 6, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an interesting one from fellow Brownhills historian David Hodgkinson. David has been musing on the fate of a piece of public art erected at Catshill Junction as part of the canal towpath renovations a few years ago. I must … Continue reading →

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Under mined

Posted on April 20, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Yesterday, in a post relating some recollections of the Chasewater modern overflow culvert, an anonymous correspondent suggested that the new system had been constructed in response to a serious subsidence issue near Anchor Bridge. In that post, I rather cheekily … Continue reading →

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Don’t tell me mum!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

In response to my drain adventure at Chasewater on Sunday, I had a very interesting email yesterday… Hi Bob Might be best if you don’t mention my name, my mom might be reading… 🙂 When I was a young bad … Continue reading →

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Brownhills finest on the radio!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Inspirational local historian and all-round nice bloke David Hodgkinson recently contacted me to point out that former local lad, top lawyer and author David M Golden had appeared on Carl Chinn’s radio show last Sunday, 4th March 2012.You will no doubt remember that … Continue reading →

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Top author to appear at Brownhills Library

Posted on November 27, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Inspirational local historian and all-round nice bloke David Hodgkinson recently contacted me to point out that former local lad, top lawyer and author David M Golden will be appearing on his childhood home turf at Brownhills Library (at the Parkview Centre) on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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