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Find out how to be more deer aware this Sunday at Chasewater
Just a quick headsup to point out that this coming Sunday, 26th May 2019 there’s a deer awareness day at Chasewater, where you can speak to experts and find out more about the beautiful creatures we share our green spaces … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff, Wildlife
Tagged Anna Marie Davies, Brownhills, Canal, Chase, Chasewater, Deer, Film, Jochen Langbein, local blogs, New Photos, Red, Red deer, Reservoir, Staffordshire, swim, Wildlife
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Deer waters rising…
A lovely video here posted on Facebook in the last couple of days by Anna Marie Davies which she recorded of red deer bathing in the canal near Anglesey Wharf, just beyond the M6 Toll Bridge near Wharf Lane, Brownhills. … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff, Wildlife
Tagged Anna Marie Davies, Brownhills, Canal, Chase, Chasewater, Deer, Film, Jochen Langbein, local blogs, New Photos, Red, Red deer, Reservoir, Staffordshire, swim, Wildlife
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Deer water chase at Chasewater…
You’ll remember a few days ago I cautioned local folk – especially dog walkers – to beware of the deer at the moment as the rut was getting underway, and they’d be a whole lot less tolerant as the hormones did their thing – well, I wasn’t wrong – as the video here shows, deer romance is well underway at Chasewater, with remarkable footage captured today by deer expert Jochen Langbein.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff, Wildlife
Tagged 2016, Brownhills, Chase, Chasewater, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Marsh, Deer, Deer Tails, Film, Jochen Langbein, local blogs, New Photos, pursuit, Red, Red deer, Reservoir, rut, rutting, Staffordshire, swim, Walsall Wood, Wildlife
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A remarkable local rail journey – stepping right out of time
There’s currently a buzz in the local rail community and in some groups on Facebook about a 1968 cinefilm recently converted to digital and uploaded online by rail historian and blog regular, Ian Pell – it’s a remarkable, wonderful thing, and Ian has written a fascinating account of the film and line it covers especially for the blog, which I feature below.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1966, Aldridge, Brawn, brickworks, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Conduit, Coppice, Coppice Colliery, Film, House, Ian Pell, joberns, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, planet, Railway, Redevelopment, Simon Briercliffe, Staffordshire, Utopia, Walsall Wood
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Cliff and the Bluebirds – not Dover, but Birmingham!
Last week here I featured a film clip made be photo restorer and friend of the blog Lisa Ashby, celebrating Brownhills and the Black Country – Well, Lisa’s been at it again, and made a lovely clip about The Burntwood Bluebirds, the award-winning marching band from Burntwood.
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Tagged Blue Birds, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Burntwood, Cannock, Carnival, Chase Wakes, Chasewater, cinefilm, clip, Competition, Events, Facebook, Film, Jazz bands, Lisa Ashby, local blogs, Local History, marching bands, mini-train, New Photos, Parade, Staffordshire, Stuart Cowley, Take me Higher, Things to do, Wendy Jones
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Never give up on a dream
One topic that steadily recurs here is the local motorcycling hero engineer that is Brian Crighton, who used to own the Honda Shop in Brownhills in the 70s and 80s – Brian is much liked and respected by the biking community, and his fame stretches far beyond Brownhills.
Posted in Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2006, 2007, 80's, bike, Brian Crighton, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Classic bike, Clive Roberts, Events, Film, footage, Honda Shop, Lichfield, Local History, Mallory Park, Motorcycle, Shire Oak, Silver Court, Staffordshire, Things to do, Triumphman7
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Aldridge Cinema – Frozen singalong this afternoon!
Late, I know, but there’s a full screening of popular Disney film Frozen with singalong lyrics at Aldridge Cinema this afternoon – it’s £6, and you may just get in if you’re quick (I recommend contacting them on Facebook or calling 01922 442661 to see) – this is a great thing and I couldn’t let it go unannounced.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 12 December, 2015, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Disney, Events, Facebook, Film, Frozen, help, launch, Lichfield, Local History, Minions, pictures, project, Russell Smith, Saturday, Singalong, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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Aldridge Cinema – Frozen singalong this afternoon!
Late, I know, but there’s a full screening of popular Disney film Frozen with singalong lyrics at Aldridge Cinema this afternoon – it’s £6, and you may just get in if you’re quick (I recommend contacting them on Facebook or calling 01922 442661 to see) – this is a great thing and I couldn’t let it go unannounced.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2015, 5 December, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Disney, Events, Facebook, Film, Frozen, help, launch, Lichfield, Local History, Minions, pictures, project, Russell Smith, Saturday, Singalong, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Minions this afternoon!
I’m pleased to noted that the project to start a community cinema at Aldridge Youth Theatre is a continuing success, and Saturday afternoon screenings continue.
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Tagged 2015, 28 November, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Events, Facebook, Film, help, launch, Lichfield, Local History, Minions, Movie 2015, pictures, project, Russell Smith, Saturday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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Moving images
Thanks to local community dynamo Steve Lightfoot, I can share with readers the film which was projected onto the exterior of St. Anne’s Church, Chasetown, for this year’s Remembrance commemorations on the evening of 11th November 2015.
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Tagged 11 November, 150 years, 2015, 2105, Burntwood Chase Heritage Group, Chase Wakes, Chasetown, David Harper, David Hill, Events, Facebook, Film, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Luxmuralis, New Photos, Peter Walker, projected, Remembrance, St. Anne's, Staffordshire, Things to do, video
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Aldridge Cinema – come see The Spongebob Movie this afternoon!
I’m pleased to noted that the project to start a community cinema at Aldridge Youth Theatre is a continuing success, and Saturday afternoon screenings return today.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 14 November, 2015, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Events, Facebook, Film, help, launch, Lichfield, Local History, pictures, project, Russell Smith, Saturday, Sponge out of water, Spongebob, The Movie, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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Cartoon capers
The post here last Sunday discussing the Newtown area of Brownhills certainly created some interest and raised a few more memories and discussions – and one particular aspect caught the eye of reader and long term friend of the blog Tony Winn.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories
Tagged 2015, 60's, 70's, Anglesey Arms, Avenue, Barbara, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinefilm, Colin Ray, David Evans, Deakin, Dorothy Emma Tunstall, dual carriageway, Film, Foxes Row, Fre, history, Howdles Lane, Lichfield, Local History, Maisonettes, Mavis Woodhouse, memories, New Photos, Newtown, Shingler, Staffordshire, The Fault, Things to do, tony Winn, Watling Street
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Illuminating Ray – one for the researchers?
I have here an excellent enquiry for a Sunday afternoon which I feel many readers will be very, very interested in – not least Andy Dennis, if he’s passing, but maybe others concerned with the Newtown area on the Watling Street, which has been the subject of so many past articles here on the blog.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories
Tagged 2015, 60's, 70's, Anglesey Arms, Avenue, Barbara, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinefilm, Colin Ray, David Evans, Deakin, Dorothy Emma Tunstall, dual carriageway, Film, Foxes Row, Fre, history, Howdles Lane, Lichfield, Local History, Maisonettes, Mavis Woodhouse, memories, New Photos, Newtown, Shingler, Staffordshire, The Fault, Things to do, Watling Street
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One and a half centuries
Here’s a film I’ve been keeping an eye out for for a while, and it was finally uploaded to YouTube last week by David Harper, for which I’m very grateful.
Posted in Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 150 years, 2015, Burntwood Chase Heritage Group, Chase Wakes, Chasetown, David Harper, Events, Facebook, Film, filmWendy Jones, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Manor Youth Club, New Photos, St. Anne's, Staffordshire, Things to do, Videa
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Burntwood Wakes archive film showing now!
I’ve just noticed via Facebook that there’s a showing of a unique Burntwood Wakes archive film at St. Anne’s Church, Chasetown this afternoon (Saturday, 25th July 2015); showings start every 20 minutes from 1pm until 4pm – it’s free.
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Posted in Chasewater, Churches, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, Local music, News, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 2015, archive, Burntwood, Chase, Chasetown, Chasewater, Events, Facebook, Film, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, St. Anne's, Staffordshire, Things to do, video, wakes
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Big Hero 6 this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 23rd May 2015), Aldridge Cinema are showing family feelgood film Big Hero 6. – it’s just £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p.
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Tagged 2015, 23 may, Aldridge, Big Hero 6, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Events, Facebook, Film, help, launch, Lichfield, Local History, pictures, project, Russell Smith, Saturday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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A Brownhills hero caught on film
A couple of weeks ago, I ran an article here that has proven remarkably popular: a story of amazing sporting heroism and a subsequent life of administering fair play as a snooker referee – the wonderful life story of local man Geoff Harrington.
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Tagged 1951, 1952, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chris Lawrence, David Evans, Events, Film, Geoff Harrington, Lichfield, Local History, New Year, newreel, Pedro, Peter Cutler, Powderhall, referee, snooker, sport, Sprint, Staffordshire, World Record, Youtube
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Paddington the Movie this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 4th April 2015), Aldridge Cinema at the Youth Theatre are showing Paddington the Movie – it’s only £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p.
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Tagged 2015, 4 april, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Events, Facebook, Film, help, launch, Local History, Paddington, pictures, planning, project, Russell Smith, The Movie, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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Aldridge Cinema – come see The Lego Movie this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 21st March 2015), Aldridge Cinema at the Youth Theatre are showing The Lego Movie – it’s only £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p.
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Tagged 2015, 21 March, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, Events, Facebook, Film, help, launch, lego movie, Local History, pictures, planning, project, Russell Smith, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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As the dual carriageway came through
I’ve had a bunch of film clips for a while, which were recorded in short sections and obtained by the young David Evans from Barbara, the daughter of Fred Shingler who ran the Park View Methodist Chapel, which used to be on the Watling Street, just on the corner of Chapel Avenue.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories
Tagged 2015, 60's, 70's, Avenue, Barbara, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinefilm, David Evans, Deakin, dual carriageway, Film, Foxes Row, Fre, history, Howdles Lane, Lichfield, Local History, Maisonettes, Mavis Woodhouse, memories, New Photos, Newtown, Shingler, Staffordshire, The Fault, Things to do, Watling Street
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The Clayhanger Kid on video!
He’s a brief one that came to my attention yesterday, and it’s far too good not to share here – the video at the foot of this post was plugged on twitter by it’s creators, Foreel Productions, and I think it’s rather wonderful.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger 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
Tagged Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, Clayhanger Kid Two, Discovered, Events, Facebook, Film, Foreel, interview, Jake Barrett, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Staffordshire, video
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Moving pictures – cinema returns to Aldridge
Regular readers will know well that I like to support community projects here on the blog, and anything that caters for the kids is particularly close to my heart – so here’s a bold and inspiring project I think we can all really get behind.
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Tagged 2014, Aldridge, appeal, Book, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, cinema, community, display, Events, Facebook, Film, help, history, launch, Local History, pictures, planning, project, Russell Smith, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Youth Theatre
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When the engines roared at Wharf Lane
There’s an interesting sale currently up on eBay – I’d go for it myself, but suspect the film that’s up for sale would probably be better going into the hands of enthusiasts of motorbike scrambling.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local History, Local media, News, planning, Shared media, Shared memories, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 1974, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, ebay, Events, Film, Local History, M6Toll, motocross, Redevelopment, scrambling, Staffordshire, Things to do, wharf lane
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Tool burglary in Clayhanger: did you see these lads?
You may recall that last week, I appealed for help from readers following the van burglary that took place at Clayhanger, during the early hours of Thursday 4th September 2014 – tools and equipment were stolen, including screw/nail guns and a radio from a van parked on the owner’s driveway on the Allerdale Estate in Clayhanger.
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Tagged Allerdale Estate, break in, Brownhills, Burglary, car break in, Car burglary, Car Crime, Clayhanger, crime, Events, Express & Star, Facebook, Film, footage, intruder, Police, public safety, Scott Parry, stolen bikes, tools, Twitter, Vandalism, video, Walsall Police, West Midlands Police
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Wanted: A spiritual guide
I’ve been contacted by Sandfields Pumping Station champion and local historian Dave Moore, who’s looking for some help with his next project – readers will remember that Dave worked hard with Brownhills activist Brian Stringer to create an audiobook of Brian’s ‘Clayhanger Kid’ books, and has also made some remarkable video, too.
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Tagged appeal, Audiobook, Black Country, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, Clayhanger Kid Two, Dave Moore, Discovered, Events, Facebook, Film, interview, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Sandfields, Staffordshire, video
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I am a Fireman to my trade
Some weeks ago, I posted a great video made by Public Historian Dave Moore with local author and activist Brian Stringer, about Brian’s experiences as The Clayhanger Kid, as part of the social historian’s ‘Postcards from the Past’ series.
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Tagged appeal, Audiobook, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, Clayhanger Kid Two, Dave Moore, Discovered, Events, Facebook, Film, interview, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Sandfields, Staffordshire, video
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The life of Brian
Last week, I posted a great video made by Public Historian Dave Moore with local author and activist Brian Stringer, about Brian’s experiences as The Clayhanger Kid – the video had a very positive response, so Dave has kindly posted a full version for all of Brians fans to enjoy.
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Tagged appeal, Audiobook, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, Clayhanger Kid Two, Dave Moore, Discovered, Events, Facebook, Film, interview, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Sandfields, Staffordshire, video
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A public partnership
The collaboration initiated by this blog between top local history wonk Dave Moore and The Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer, is proving to be productive indeed – and a couple of days ago, I spotted a beautiful video interview with Brian recorded and produced by Dave. It’s excellent, and you can watch it below.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger 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
Tagged appeal, Audiobook, Brian Stringer, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Kid, Clayhanger Kid Two, Dave Moore, Discovered, Events, Facebook, Film, interview, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Sandfields, Staffordshire, video
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Fading images
A Birmingham timelapse from 7inch cinema a bit of a treat for a Saturday afternoon – this incredible video was shared on Twitter this morning by wonderful Brummy twitter account @Brumpics.
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Tagged 7 Inch Cinema, Andy Savage, Birmingham Seen, Birminham, Brumpics, Chamberlain Square, Derby, Derek Fairbrother, Derelict, Film, Library, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Redevelopment, Twitter, Vandalism, Vimeo, Ziggurat
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Well versed
You may well remember the video I got so excited about a few weeks ago, ‘Luv’in the Black Country’ by talented and impressive local filmmakers Black Country Cinema – I went on to explore even more of their cannon of work in my post ‘I Love this place with all my heart’.
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Tagged Andrew J. Walker, Black Country Cinema, Black Country Verse, Canal, Distinctly Black Country, Facebook, Film, Jaspal Singh, local blogs, Local History, Manjeet S. Gill, Matthew E. Carter, New Photos, Things to do, Twitter, Youtube
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Cannock Chase Messines Model on Countryfile
The first world war model of Messines, it’s history and recent archeological dig have been the talk of Staffordshire for a while, and tonight formed the basis for a great article on the BBC program Countryfile.
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Tagged Archeology, BBC, Brocton Field, Cannock Chase, Chase Trails, clip, country file, Cycle rides, cycling, David Evans, Dig, disappointing, Film, Lichfield, Local History, Messines, Model archeology, Silly, Staffordshire, Things to do, Wildlife, World War 1, WW1 Great war
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I love this place with all my heart
I have no doubt you’ll remember the video I posted a couple of weeks ago ‘Luv’in the Black Country’ by local filmmakers Black Country Cinema – it caused quite a stir at the time, and I’m very excited by what these talented folks are doing.
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Tagged Andrew J. Walker, Black Country Cinema, Canal, Distinctly Black Country, Facebook, Film, Jaspal Singh, local blogs, Local History, Manjeet S. Gill, Matthew E. Carter, New Photos, Things to do, Twitter, Youtube
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Luv’in the Black Country
Via my wonderful friends at Strictly Black Country a wonderful short film, which they posted a link to on their Facebook page yesterday:
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Tagged Black Country Cinema, Canal, Distinctly Black Country, Facebook, Film, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, Things to do, Twitter, Youtube
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Fit for a queen
Continuing the Carnival theme (can there be a better one for such a summery spell?) Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler has been weaving his rapscallion magic and dredging the newspaper archive, finding two pieces in the Lichfield Mercury of 12th July 1935 and 25th July of the same year.
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Tagged 1935, Brownhills, Carnival, Dr. Bradford, Eileen Pagett, Film, Fullelove, Lichfield, Lichfield Mercury, Pedro, Peter Cutler, Queen, Roland and Bert, Silvenos, The Stanleys
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Ford perfect
Just in case last weekend actually turns out to be summer for 2013, I made one final ride video from last weekend, this one from the bank holiday Monday. This is a video I’ve been meaning to make for a … Continue reading
Posted in Churches, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Just plain daft, Local media, Shared media, Social Media, Wildlife
Tagged bike, Black, Bourne, brook, Cam, Canwell, Cycle rides, cycling, Events, Film, Ford, GoPro, Hints, Lichfield, Local History, Rookery, Staffordshire, Things to do, Wildlife
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The life of Brian
Following the film of Norton Motorbikes whizzing around the lanes of Stonnall featured here last weekend, reader and local history author Clive Roberts has found the above video of Brian Crighton, who used to own the Honda shop in Silver Court, Brownhills in the 70s and 80s.
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Tagged 2007, 80's, bike, Brian Crighton, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clive Roberts, Events, Film, footage, Honda Shop, Lichfield, Local History, Mallory Park, Motorcycle, Shire Oak, Silver Court, Staffordshire, Things to do, Triumphman7
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Celebrating Triumph
This film shows Norton Motorcycles – then at Shenstone, just on Lynn Lane – in an article on top gear from the 1980s – Note the worthy, serious tone of the piece, and the great film of Lynn Lane, Wallheath Lane and Stonnall.
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Tagged 1980's, 80's, bike, Brian Crighton, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clive Roberts, Events, factory, Film, footage, Honda Shop, interpol, Lichfield, Local History, Motorcycle, Shire Oak, Silver Court, Staffordshire, Stonnall, Things to do, Top Gear, Triumph, Walsall Wood
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Family matters
We are looking for local parents and carers to get involved with a new project to help us create a film which will support parents/carers to develop confidence and enhance their skills to be able to talk to their children about sex and relationships with confidence.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Beechdale, Brownhills, Carer, Catcher Media, Clayhanger, Edison Road, Events, Family, Film, guardian, Kate Goodall, Leah Wilkes, local blogs, Parent, Parenting, relationships, sex, Shire Oak, St. Chads Church Hall, technique, Things to do, Twitter, video, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, workshop
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Call the fire brigade!
Thanks to a tipoff from top local history sort Clive Roberts, I’m able to share some wonderful videos that have just appeared on YouTube. They’re uploaded by user BulldogDave303, and although not Brownhills, they’re in and around Walsall and are really rather good…
Posted in Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 1965, Bescot, Brigade, Bulldog303, Cine, Events, Film, Fire, fire engine, fire men, Local History, Middlemore Lane, reserve, Rushall, Shunting, Station, Trains, w, Window cleaner, Youtube
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