Tag Archives: Mill Green

A message for the Yanks in 1943: What do you know?

Posted on July 2, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve had another interesting enquiry in from Val Ainsworth, who last week sent in the lovely tale of her husband visiting the Station Hotel in Brownhills in the late 1940s – this time, she has a fascinating enquiry about a possible wartime American Army camp between North Birmingham and Brownhills.

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Due south

Posted on September 25, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Following the recent interest in the Red, White and Blue pub in Springhill, near Sandhills, the wonderful Gareth Thomas from Lichfield District Council has been true to his word and gifted some fascinating aerial imagery of the area, and south to Mill Green and Aldridge.

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Just hangin’ around

Posted on July 19, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

After a dreadful, lost day that should have been at work, but wasn’t, a day of missed connections, misunderstandings and tension, I called a halt and headed for a cafe near Sutton. After tea, reflection and a few phone calls … Continue reading →

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Hazy daze

Posted on April 17, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Elsewhere, my #30daysofbiking project continues unabated, with pictures and videos from every ride, every day. In the meantime, yesterday I enjoyed a burst of spring by cycling out into Warwickshire and back to Tamworth. Fantastic times.

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From the ‘not on your life’ department…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve noted here before that I have immense respect for anyone able to work at heights. Be they steeplejacks, crane drivers, steel erectors, abseiling window cleaners or transmission line engineers, I always take care to look out for those fearless … Continue reading →

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