Tag Archives: old adverts

The beer hunters

Posted on May 20, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Last night, I was talking on twatter to ex-Pelsall girl and top knitter and cytologist Moominbadger about Beryl Reid, as you do. I mistakenly asserted Beryl to have been a Brummie, which seems not to be the case, Beryl actually … Continue reading →

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Lester Cycles and Motorcycles, Lichfield, 1901.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I love this advert sent by ace paper sleuth Pete Cutler. That’s a cracking bike – state of the art. Freewheel, back wheel leather strap hub-brake, achieved by rear pedal-engaged dog mechanism. Brooks saddle and toolbar, no doubt. This clearly … Continue reading →

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Too orangey for crows

Posted on July 8, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I’m not sure if anyone was listening, but somebody in charge of the renovation of the former Muckley Corner Hotel clearly didn’t like that shade of tangerine. Last Sunday, I posted the following picture and expressed some surprise over the … Continue reading →

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Pop goes the blog…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Top blog commentator and freind Andy Dennis recently commented on the debate about local delivery services of years gone by: Yes, I remember the “pop man” coming. Corona. They gave free bottle openers and I still use mine 40-odd years … Continue reading →

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