Tag Archives: Smithy

Calling Lichfield history sleuths…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The irrepressible David Evans seems to be out and about having fun with his new camera. Intriguingly today, he sent me this. I have no idea what it is, what he’s talking about, or who I am anymore. Please help. … Continue reading →

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Wipe your feet outside, please…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Following last week’s exploration of old maps covering Lichfield, David Evans – top reader, article writer and local history buff – went exploring in Ye Olde City with a new camera. He thought Kate, from the essential Lichfield Lore, might … Continue reading →

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Mapping heaven – the right side of the street

Posted on February 18, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Kate, who’s still doing the investigative history thing so much better than I do over at the superlative Lichfield Lore, has a bit of a quandary on her hands. After investigating blacksmiths, whitesmiths and smithies in the old city, she … Continue reading →

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Heavy metal

Posted on July 27, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

This is a bit of an odd one that may interest the Stonnall folks – particularly Julian Ward-Davies. On Saturday afternoon, when I was pottering around Lower Stonnall, I took a ride up the rough track that runs between Gravelly … Continue reading →

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