doug Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You sure they didn't plant Ash trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 The name Burntwood was in use by 1298 when the bishop had 300 a. of common pasture in 'Brendewode'. (fn. 27) The spelling Brundwood became normal in the later 16th century and was itself superseded by the modern spelling in the 17th century. (fn. 28) It has been suggested that the name derives from the burning of a heath in Cannock forest by the vill of Hammerwich; a presentment of the incident was made at the forest proceedings in 1262. (fn. 29) It may, however, derive simply from the clearance of woodland by burning for agricultural purposes. There was settlement at Burntwood by 1570, (fn. 30) and in 1600 a blacksmith of Burntwood was licensed to keep an alehouse there. (fn. 31) The hamlet probably centred on the green at the junction of Norton Lane and Cannock Road. Norton Lane was mentioned in 1449. (fn. 32) Cannock Road was formerly Cannock Street, mentioned in 1698, the name being changed in the early 20th century. (fn. 33) The green was apparently known as Hanley green in the late 17th century, but it was called Burntwood green in 1724. A house which stood there in the early 17th century was occupied as the Star inn by 1790; it has since been rebuilt. (fn. 34) It may have taken its name from Star Lane (later Hammerwich Road) leading south from the green and so named by 1453. (fn. 35) A beerhouse known as the Three Horseshoes stood on the south side of the green by 1770 and was still there in the mid 19th century. (fn. 36) 'Stok' Lane mentioned in 1437 (fn. 37) may have been Stockhay Lane, which runs south-west from the green. By 1775 there was settlement further west on the edge of the heath in Norton Lane and in the northern end of what was later called Chase Road. The former Ball inn, which stood in Chase Road by 1824, may already have been there in 1775. (fn. 38) From: 'Townships: Burntwood', A History of the County of Stafford: Volume 14: Lichfield (1990), pp. 195-205. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42356. Date accessed: 24 January 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 It would appear that you have followed tradition and change your spellings from time to time...... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 He even spelt his own name wrongly :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 He even spelt his own name wrongly :DThat may not be the case - he was probably aiming for and-some but ran out of hyphens.He is a wise old bloke and realised he would conflict with the Face Descriptions Act and Public Order Act (Not to mention Elf and Safety) if he masqueraded as Handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 He even spelt his own name wrongly :DThat may not be the case - he was probably aiming for and-some but ran out of hyphens.He is a wise old bloke and realised he would conflict with the Face Descriptions Act and Public Order Act (Not to mention Elf and Safety) if he masqueraded as Handsome.Quite true; I never looked at it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 He even spelt his own name wrongly :DHANDSOMEAh - here we go again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 He even spelt his own name wrongly :DHANDSOMEAh - here we go again... Wots up Doc? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I hope no-one will mind if I get back on topic.Just to place on record what a splendid day it has been in Solihull today. Hardly a cloud in the sky and virtually continuous sunshine.We went for a walk around our local park and wildlife area. Also to feed the birds on the large lake. Plenty of ducks and geese - but no swans or gulls which is unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am pleased to report that we have had a dry, SUNNY day here but with an icy wind B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 .............but no swans or gulls which is unusual.Maybe the swans have been gulled due to HSnN!/MRSI/NHSB/RSVP/FLu or even Botritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am pleased to report that we have had a dry, SUNNY day here but with an icy wind B)DITTO in Burntwood. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am pleased to report that we have had a dry, SUNNY day here but with an icy wind B)DITTO in Burntwood. :DIs a ditto anything like a brillo...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Same old rhubarb here in the Scottish Borders. Westerly gales driving snow, sleet and rain all day, although we did see the sun this morning for about five minutes. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Same old rhubarb here in the Scottish Borders. Westerly gales driving snow, sleet and rain all day, although we did see the sun this morning for about five minutes. :(Emigrate to sunny Burntwood. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Beautiful day here so far but Verrrry windy :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sunny periods in a generally cloudy day in South Staffs. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 We're still getting battered by gales and heavy rain, I can hear the rain belting off the front windows and I'm in the back on the opposite end of the bungalow. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 We're still getting battered by gales and heavy rain, I can hear the rain belting off the front windows and I'm in the back on the opposite end of the bungalow. :( I'm very glad that we're not getting the same weather as you, Gandalph. We have been having the kitchen refitted, so the doors have been open for much of the time! I think it has been one of the most difficult things to endure that I have ever experienced. One of the last items to be fitted yesterday was the Corian worktops, which were profiled a couple of weeks ago. The result is sensational. I have decided on Karndean 'wood' flooring, which will be ordered today (hopefully). Finally, the window 'dressing' will also be chosen today.Phew, I'll be very glad when we are back to normal. So, as was saying before, thank goodness your weather didn't travel in a southerly direction. That would really have 'put the icing on the cake'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I can top that Irene for physical discomfort. Shortly after moving into a house in November, it was discovered that we had dry rot in the floors :0 We then had two girls at home, one dog and two cats and had most of the lounge floor, hallway and half way up the stairs replaced. There were holes everywhere Lasted for 6 weeks and don't know how I coped In another home I had an extension built, including a kitchen re-fit including drilling of brick walls etc. The house was covered in brick-dust, which gave me bronchitis, and my husband was working abroad at the time. I was on my own with children and pets and that lasted for weeks. Luckily it was summertime then and it was lovely when finished B) Back to the weather I would like a bit of snow but instead we have wind again here but it's early yet so maybe we'll get rain as well :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 In another home I had an extension built, including a kitchen re-fit including drilling of brick walls etc. The house was covered in brick-dust, which gave me bronchitis That is exactly what has happen to me.I have been up for hours because I can't breath properly lying down!!BTW Pushkin, you are right, your experiences certainly do sound horrific. :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 We put a fresh coat of emulsion paint on the lounge walls a few weeks ago. It was terrible for a few hours, all that hard work. I needed a cup of tea afterwards. :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 We put a fresh coat of emulsion paint on the lounge walls a few weeks ago. It was terrible for a few hours, all that hard work. I needed a cup of tea afterwards. :lol: :lol: :lol:What's this - you using that awful word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Back to the topic - lovely blue skies here and not very cold.Yesterday was a good day too - went for a picnic (in the car) over at Calshot, near Southampton- even had a doze with the warm sun on us through the windows.Spring is coming. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Beautiful morning is South Staffs. The wind has eased off a bit too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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