Tag Archives: foundry

1987: The end of a landmark

Posted on February 21, 2019 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve long been interested here in the lost chemical works in Brownhills that once produced tar and cleaning chemicals, and latterly scrapped old aeroplanes and military waste for the valuable metal alloys they contained. The adjacent area of canal has … Continue reading →

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A Chemical Romance

Posted on April 7, 2018 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been asked the question by reader Norman Taylor as to what I know about Brownhills Chemical Works – otherwise known as The Chemical or The Chemy, later the site of a notorious war scrapyard local kids were all attracted … Continue reading →

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Flying high at the Lamp – this Saturday!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Brownhills Community Association have been busy, and recently got in touch to point out that they have a great live comedy act this weekend in The Lamp, their new arts and performance space.
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August 1990 – How much longer must we wait for some action?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

David Evans, very kindly granted access to the archive held by former editor and contributor Brian Stringer, has been assiduously and conscientiously scanning them all. Every single issue. Every few days, I’m going to feature the next in the series.

Brownhills Gazette August 1990 issue 11_000001 Continue reading →

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Down the tubes

Posted on August 8, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Further to the Birchills Ironworks discussion, I had this interesting contribution from reader and top friend of the blog, Andy Dennis – I’d certainly be interested in any material relating to Sterling Tubes or any other companies operating in the area discussed here last weekend.
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The white heat of technology

Posted on August 4, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

This weekend, I have been mostly excavating the mapping record for Birchills Iron Works – I know it’s way off our normal beat, but once I started looking at the geography following the remarkable sale post of last Friday, I couldn’t help but be captivated.
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Hot metal

Posted on February 16, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Spotted by chance, I came upon this video on YouTube today, and just had to share it with readers of the blog. It features the last large manufacturing employer in Brownhills, Castings PLC and it’s machining arm, CNC Speedwell. This … Continue reading →

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Metal gurus

Posted on February 5, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

This week, I have trawled the furthest corners of the net to stir up some very particular memories. This is one of those things that I thought I’d never find pictures of, but whilst searching for something else, I came … Continue reading →

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