Local stuff

This site was updated on 01/03/2010 18:12

Local stuff. . .

Here in the Black Country....

I've taken the advertisement for handyman services out - because the text box was a nuisance and if he doesn't have time to do my garden - he definitely doesn't have time for yours! But, if you fancy a new business. There is a demand - and money in it apparently. Incidentally, the Black Country is Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. Those 4 Metropolitan areas. Where's Sandwell? I live here and I often wonder . . . It is 6 towns that include West Bromwich - with a metropolitan politically correct socially inclusive council.

The picture below is of an English pub, reputedly used by Dick Turpin the famous Highwayman - he rode his faithful horse Black Bess. He robbed coaches and is said to have uttered that famous phrase "stand and deliver"; it now called The Leathern Bottel but used to be called the "Sign of the Bottel". That was around 300 years ago. It's still there and up the road the church is a 1000 years old! Adrian's dad and Uncle, my brothers drink in there - so did our Grandfather! If you happen to live in this area - the Black Country - send me an email and say hello.

Junction 9.

That pub is close to Junction 9 on the M6. But be careful if you are going there via the M6, Junction 9 gets a little busy! Check you know the location before you set out and use the car park in the side street to the right of the pub (on this picture).