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It’s time, gentlemen please – to check out a great new exhibition

Posted on August 18, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a quick note to flag up a great exhibition starting this Saturday, 20th August 2016 at Walsall Local History Centre – it’s about local pubs and their history which is a recurring topic of huge interest to the local history community.

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Military speaker to tell story of the South Staffords in the Great War

Posted on May 30, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a quick note to flag up what looks to be an interesting, engaging and relevant talk by an excellent speaker coming up at Walsall Local History Centre next Monday evening, when Major Ted Green (Retired) will present an illustrated talk entitled ‘The South Staffords in World War 1’.

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Ghostly tales and fascinating history

Posted on February 4, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a quick note to flag up a great talk by an excellent speaker coming up at Walsall Local History Centre next Monday evening – ghostly legends and fascinating history of the Black Country will be recounted by talented and entertaining Wednesbury author and historian Ian Bott.

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Echoes… lets think for a minute

Posted on March 18, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I want to be serious for a moment. Please, if you’re interested or involved in local history at all, please read this article and offer your point of view. There’s something troubling me that we need to be aware of … Continue reading →

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