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A case of the trots!

Posted on July 14, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

A great image has come in from friend of the blog and long time contributor Andy Dennis, who’s dug out this fascinating picture of a once prominent local sport that used to take place in Brownhills.
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Remembering Chasewater Stadium

Posted on June 3, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Following my recent request for memories of Chasewater Stadium, I had a great contribution from long time friend of the blog Fred Butler, who has a rather interesting contribution. I’m after any ephemera or memorabilia anyone can supply, as there’s … Continue reading →

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Chasewater Stadium – what do you recall?

Posted on May 29, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Thanks to a curious sale on eBay, I can now share exactly when Chasewater Trotting Track opened – it was Monday 16th August, 1971.
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The equestrian question?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s one spotted by top local history ferret [Howmuch?] in the archives of the Walsall Observer – he doesn’t give an exact date, but says this is from 1926, and I’m wondering what readers know or can find out about our equine history?

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Race of the Year, 1977

Posted on April 14, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a curious piece of ephemera, found by local history ferret [Howmuch?] – I’m not sure of the source, but it was probably a charity or secondhand shop, as he can often be found ferreting around the darker corners for history oddities.
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