whiskeyonesix
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I'm reading an absolutely fascinating book on the history of The Black Country. It was written in the 50's by a chap called Phil Drabble, who was a local writer, tradesman and occasional TV presenter. He spends a great deal of time bemoaning the change of the area with the old trades and industries dying out.
I know how he feels. I paid a visit back to my home town of Walsall (or Waersul if yow'm frum theeah, or Worlsall if yo ay) just 2 years ago and was surprised at how much the place had changed. Progress has a lot to answer for sometimes...
I know how he feels. I paid a visit back to my home town of Walsall (or Waersul if yow'm frum theeah, or Worlsall if yo ay) just 2 years ago and was surprised at how much the place had changed. Progress has a lot to answer for sometimes...