Tag Archives: mine

Is it our fault?

Posted on April 9, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Reader John Blanchard has been in touch all the way from Aukland in New Zealand with some interesting and hopefully debate-provoking memories of subsidence effects in Walsall Wood from the 1960s onwards.

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Mad about the Mouse

Posted on May 9, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a quick question for the history wonks out there who have some knowledge of Pelsall.

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Sharing the knowledge

Posted on October 4, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Contributor and mainstay of the Brownhills Blog Andy Dennis has written to me, to point out some work he’s done on a story for another local history site – Andy has researched a mine explosion involving some of his relatives in the Moira Bath Pit in Leicestershire in 1845. It’s harrowing stuff, but fascinating.
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Never trust the ground beneath your feet

Posted on February 16, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Over the last week, an incident of major proportions has occurred in the UK, at Hatfield, near Doncaster. It has gone largely under reported in the media, which is a scandal. This is a significant and worrying event, and is of interest to anyone interested in mining, industrial waste, spoil heaps, physical geography and geology.
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A quick correction from Andy Dennis

Posted on August 14, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I had a brief note from top chap and blog research stalwart Andy Dennis the other day – I kept meaning to reply, but as regular contributors know only to well, I’m not too good with mail. If it’s a … Continue reading →

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Union and Chapel

Posted on May 11, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I am fascinated and encouraged by the diligent work being undertaken by top reader, commentor and Panoramian Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler into the the mining history of our area. Not just the mines, the engineering and their history, but also the … Continue reading →

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How do you solve a problem like Eliza?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a bit of original research sent in for readers to peruse from the wonderful Andy Dennis. This is a further, almost forensic investigation of the Harrison family, local mine-owners and industrialists. This is an exemplary bit of research, and … Continue reading →

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On yer bike…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an interesting one from loyal reader and contributor Andy Dennis. This has genuinely touched me, and it dovetails nicely with yesterday’s post featuring Ulead123’s tribute to local miners film. This is a neat progression, and it’s just the kind … Continue reading →

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Sink estate?

Posted on February 4, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an interesting one turfed out by local history genius [Howmuch?], who’s still raiding the box under his sideboard for interesting clippings from local papers. The man really is a history magpie and a bit of a star. This extract … Continue reading →

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