Videos of Oldbury

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Videos of Oldbury

Postby BC Wench » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:49 pm

Hi All,

Just had to pass this web site on which my friend has just passed on to me historyofoldbury.co.uk (no www) There are 3 videos taken in the 1940s and they are absolutely beautiful. Enjoy

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Re: Videos of Oldbury

Postby peterd » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:56 pm

A person should have an opinion on everything, It becomes tact whether you reveal that opinion or not.

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Re: Videos of Oldbury

Postby Northern Lass » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:06 pm

Thanks BC Wench for those
have moved to the Local History section
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Re: Videos of Oldbury

Postby Rob » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:37 pm

This is great!! :lol:
I was there that day the Queen came to Oldbury!! In fact i was standing opposite "The Blue Billy "seen at the end of the film.If you look closely i think i saw myself showing the flag!!
I lived in Eel Street and went to Good Shepherd school Churchbridge both shown.My Great Uncle Joseph Woodward worked at Light Metal Forgings also featured in the film
Great stuff BC!!
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Re: Videos of Oldbury

Postby mallosa » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:53 pm

How fantastic were they? Thanks so much BC Wench for sharing them with us!

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