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OT: Black Country

Posted by barry on 2015-09-09 12:55:51

Yes, a return trip to the Black country would be great - and is on the cards for next year. My grandparents came from Bilston, so I have roots there. Used to visit it a lot - in the early 1970s, I lived in London but travelled back to Manchester every other weekend (you can probably guess why). Would you believe that we used to stop off for early lunch at the Bull and Bladder - fantastic pub and fantastic beer.

I've been in most of the places mentioned by Jason but many years ago. Also, lots of nice Simpkiss and Holden's pubs - ah, they were great days!