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The white heat of technology
Top local history ferret Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler, is on outstanding form right now. Not only is he an ace Panoramian, he’s also thrown himself into researching the history of mining in Brownhills with some degree of gusto, and it’s much … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Environment, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Panoramio photo discussions, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Wildlife
Tagged 1860, 1893, Aution, Birmingham Gazette, Brownhills, Brownhills common, Brownhills local history, Brownhills Past, Brownhlls coal mines, Coppice Pit, Derelict, Engine, Engine Lane, local blogs, Local History, Marklew, Marklew's Pond, mining in brownhills, New Photos, Parkes, Pigot directory, Pump, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Staffordshire Advertiser, Steam pump, Tamworth Herald, West Colliery
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Engine Lane – more historical curiosities
David Evans is still actively researching the history of Engine Lane in Brownhills following the emergence of the auction notice found by Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler last week. David has been chasing the Parkes and Otway connection with historical societies and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1835, Aution, Bill Mayo, Brownhills, Brownhills common, Brownhills local history, Brownhills Past, Brownhlls coal mines, Cathedral Pit, Coppice Colliery CO., Coppice Cottages, Coppice Pit, Derelict, Engine, Engine Lane, Farrington and sson, local blogs, Local History, Marklew, Marklew's Pond, mining in brownhills, Museum of technology, New Photos, Otway, Parkes, Pigot directory, Pump, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Staffordshire Advertiser, Steam pump, West Colliery, WM Smith
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