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    Berry Mound hill fort Solihull

    Considering that this is a National Heritage Scheduled Monument, I'm surprised that it does not receive more attention/visitors. There's a good description here: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1005294?section=official-list-entry Note: The North Worcestershire Path...
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    Berry Mound hill fort Solihull

    In addition to Keith R's reply, I understand from Wikipedia that it was last excavated in 1959. Not much was found. A few years ago, I suggested to time team TV C4, that they come and investigate. No reply. The site is currently grazed by horses. The ramparts have a ring of mature trees...
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    Kings Heath Technical Boys’ School

    I remember Kim Pugh. A year or two above me, I think. He and I were both interested in motor scooters back then. He had a younger brother Dean. They lived in the same street as comedian Tony Hancock! Being a boys' school there was a lot of bullying, and no intervention from teachers. I remember...
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