Tag Archives: Swingbridge

Going… Going… But why, and when?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Local history wonk [Howmuch?] has found this rather intriguing plan of land plots being auctioned along the Pelsall Road, Brownhills, hiding in the archives. The only snag is, we don’t know who was selling, when, or why. My guess would … Continue reading →

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Southern Brownhills, Clayhanger and Shire Oak, 1884.

Posted on March 24, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve come across a paper map of southern Brownhills, Clayhanger and Shire Oak from the 1884 first survey, which I thought I’d share with readers. It’s an interesting document, and worthy of close study. I like the notation of  letter … Continue reading →

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