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Sons of the circus

Posted on May 13, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an interesting one from top reader and contributor David Evans, whose contributions continue to be excellent, popular and engaging. This is something I had no idea about, and invite contributions from folks who have memories or anecdotes to add. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Features, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Betina, Big Top, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cecine, circus, Clayhanger, Clown, Commonside, David Evans, Greg, Herbert Clarke, Lindon Road, Lion Tamer, Local History, New Photos, Pat Collins, Paulo, Reggie, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Stuart Williams, Tampoline, trapeze, Trevor, Walsall Wood, Wendy | 1 Comment
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