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Wise Council
One of the most important institutions in the development of Brownhills as a town is one we have scant record of – that is Brownhills Urban District Council, which existed as a separate entity before merger with Aldridge in 1966, the merged Council itself disbanded in 1974.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local History, Local media, News, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1960's, Aldridge, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cawley, Council Urban District, Events, Jonah Deakin, Lichfield, Local History, New Photos, Staffordshire, Steve, Trevor
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Sons of the circus
Here’s an interesting one from top reader and contributor David Evans, whose contributions continue to be excellent, popular and engaging. This is something I had no idea about, and invite contributions from folks who have memories or anecdotes to add. … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Features, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Betina, Big Top, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cecine, circus, Clayhanger, Clown, Commonside, David Evans, Greg, Herbert Clarke, Lindon Road, Lion Tamer, Local History, New Photos, Pat Collins, Paulo, Reggie, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Stuart Williams, Tampoline, trapeze, Trevor, Walsall Wood, Wendy
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