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Mr. Thomas Platt, Brownhills, circa 1930

Posted on October 24, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

After I featured some 1930’s photos of Brownhills High Street for Steve Hickman in this week’s old photo feature, Steve mailed me a really interesting image, for which I am immensely grateful. Steve had this to say: Great photographs thanks … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Followups, Interesting photos, Local History, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories | Tagged 1930's, Brownhills, Brownhills High Street, Brownhills local history, Local History, New Photos, Roberts Painters and Decorators, Thomas Platt | 5 Comments
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