Tag Archives: Tony Turner

Castle class

Posted on September 14, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve had a lovely email from Tony Turner. Tony, you’ll remember, was born in a cottage at what was known as The Fort in Newtown, Brownhills. Recent historical debates here have focussed on where The Fort was, and whether it’s … Continue reading →

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I fort so…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Had a great email yesterday from Tony Turner, an ex-Brownhillian who’s now moved up north. I think this, coupled with the great work from Andy Dennis, pretty conclusively nails the question of ‘The Fort’, and it’s location. Hi Bob, I … Continue reading →

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A.H. Craddock Limited – what do you remember?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve recently been sent some wonderful images from the recent past by Brownhills Blog reader Tony  Turner. Tony sent me an intriguing mail a week ago. Hi, In the 1960’s, my father ran a general purpose shop in Triangle near … Continue reading →

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