Tag Archives: Holly Bank

Out on patrol

Posted on June 1, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an interesting piece from the Young David Evans about the common that used to exist on Holly Bank, in Walsall Wood. Holly Bank is the land from what is now the Castlefort Estate to the Lichfield Road.
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Cycling up The Wood

Posted on September 2, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Yesterday (Saturday, 1st September 2012) was a nice day, particularly in the late afternoon. I’ve just got a copy of Final Cut for editing videos, and was keen to have a play, so I thought I’d turn out another ride … Continue reading →

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Gooin’ up the Wood

Posted on October 9, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

For the old photo feature this week, I thought we’d take a stroll up to Walsall Wood. Still villagey, with some surprisingly beautiful buildings and quiet residental streets, the former mining community is a little hidden gem in the Northern … Continue reading →

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