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The Cannon made in Walsall Wood

Posted on September 19, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

On Sunday last, I ran the last episode of the St John’s School log books, which mentioned Jim Edwards, a local theologian and cleric with a remarkable story – as the comments on the article expanded, it became clear this was no ordinary parish churchman, but a fellow of considerable stature who was well travelled and also experienced in war.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Environment, Followups, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cannon, David Evans, Evacuees, Jenny Langford, Jim Edwards, Lichfield, Local History, Medical Corps, New Photos, organist, Reverend, Royal Engineers, Solomon Islands, St Johns, St Micheals, Staffordshire, Suvla, Walsall, Walsall Wood | 7 Comments
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