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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those ‘in the know’ that the famous – some would say infamous – statue of Captain Smith in Beacon Park, Lichfield was originally made for Smith’s hometown, Hanley, in the Potteries, but was refused in shame and Lichfield took it instead.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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Dabbling in Heroine

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

One thing I’ve come to realise as I get older and do more of this local history stuff is that nothing is ever quite what it seems. This morning, Graeme Clarke sent me the clipping relating to the remarkable story … Continue reading →

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A local heroine: what do you know?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Sometimes, something just comes out of left field and takes you by surprise. So it is with this clipping, sent to me 30 minutes ago by reader Graeme Clarke. I had no idea about this incredible lady and her fascinating … Continue reading →

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