Tag Archives: The Ivy House

Walsall Wood – A short history by Margaret Brice

Posted on July 15, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The readers of this humble blog really are remarkable people. No sooner had I mentioned yesterday that I was looking for a copy of Margaret Brice’s Walsall Wood book, than I had two readers offering me copies. Reader and top … Continue reading →

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The Ivy League

Posted on July 14, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve just had this one come in this afternoon from reader, contributor and all round top chap David Evans. It’s jarred me awake a little, as I know a reader locally to be researching this very subject, so I’m posting … Continue reading →

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Gooin’ up the Wood

Posted on October 9, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

For the old photo feature this week, I thought we’d take a stroll up to Walsall Wood. Still villagey, with some surprisingly beautiful buildings and quiet residental streets, the former mining community is a little hidden gem in the Northern … Continue reading →

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