Tag Archives: Woodhouses

The other ‘Wood: from the air…

Posted on November 15, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Following a request made by reader Kevin Barnett, I had a rummage through the excellent aerial images so kindly supplied by Gareth Thomas, Geographic Whizz from Lichfield District Council, feeling sure he’d sent me some. Sadly I was mistaken, and I’d already posted the one of Chasetown that I had.
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This won’t hurt – Images of St. Matthews Hospital, Burntwood

Posted on July 23, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Following my post earlier this week about Burntwood Asylum – latterly St .Matthews Hospital – I have been bowled over by the response of readers to what I thought might be a taboo subject. From reader responses – including some … Continue reading →

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Unspoken histories – what do you know?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I’m respectfully making an enquiry as to a bit of history that isn’t talked about much and may be quite sensitive for some. This is a subject that has long interested me in one form or another, and I think … Continue reading →

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