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That sinking feeling

Posted on May 12, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I’m sure most of us have heard the tale from tour guides, teachers or those ‘in the know’ that the famous – some would say infamous – statue of Captain Smith in Beacon Park, Lichfield was originally made for Smith’s hometown, Hanley, in the Potteries, but was refused in shame and Lichfield took it instead.
Statue of Captain Edward Smith, RD, RNR in Beacon Park Lichfield Continue reading →

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