Tag Archives: Pat Collins

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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Something happening at the old Wheel Inn?

Posted on January 29, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Thanks to a number of readers who’ve pointed out to me over the last couple of days that the old builders yard next to the Wheel Inn off Lindon Road, Brownhills, seems to have finally been purchased by Pat Collins … Continue reading →

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THE BLOXIDGE TALLYGRAPH – Pat Collins’ Lion Tamer

Posted on July 6, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

For all those interested in local history, I’d like to heartily recommend this beautifully written and thoroughly researched article from that wonderful Bloxwich site – I hesitate to call it a blog, it’s so much more than that – The … Continue reading →

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