Tag Archives: Ice cream van

Those glorious vanilla days of childhood…

Posted on November 12, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

David Evans, top reader and local history buff, has been at it again. David has sent me the following recollection, which I thought I’d share with the readers out there. Remember, we’ve mentioned the local ice cream men – Selwyn … Continue reading →

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The cream of society

Posted on July 16, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve mentioned ice cream vans and milk floats on the blog before. I’m quite interested in that lost delivery and van sales thing – chip vans, mobile shops, bakers vans – but there seems to be precious little local material … Continue reading →

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Shop local…

Posted on April 16, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I thought it was about time we revisited some of the lost shops and stores in Brownhills. I’ve heard lots of people – particularly commentators here – reminisce about Selwyn Smith’s shop, and Cooper’s seems somewhat legendary, too. Was this … Continue reading →

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