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A local mining accident – more information available

Posted on March 28, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

A couple of days ago I asked for information about a local mining accident, suffered by the Grandfather of reader Gill Joesbury, but the request it was a bit of a mission impossible, as we didn’t have a name to go on – since then, Gill has now been in touch with more information.

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The word on the Streets

Posted on July 21, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I pointed out ages ago that David Evans was researching the history of Streets Corner in Walsall Wood, and through months of diligent and patient research, David has written what must be the definitive account of the history of this place.Untitled Continue reading →

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Dabbling in Heroine

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

One thing I’ve come to realise as I get older and do more of this local history stuff is that nothing is ever quite what it seems. This morning, Graeme Clarke sent me the clipping relating to the remarkable story … Continue reading →

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A local heroine: what do you know?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Sometimes, something just comes out of left field and takes you by surprise. So it is with this clipping, sent to me 30 minutes ago by reader Graeme Clarke. I had no idea about this incredible lady and her fascinating … Continue reading →

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