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A trip through history; CASTLE BROMWICH.


HISTORY buffs The name Buffs can mean:
  • Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), a British army unit
  • Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
  • Buffs Company, a Rifle Company of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada that parades out of Dalton Armoury in Scarborough.
 are being invited to sit back and take a tour through time.

Ken Hughes, a National Trust guide, will be giving a special talk on housing from yesteryear yes·ter·year  
n.
1. The year before the present year.

2. Time past; yore.



yes
 at Castle Bromwich library tomorrow. Mr Hughes will speak about Birmingham's infamous in·fa·mous  
adj.
1. Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious.

2. Causing or deserving infamy; heinous: an infamous deed.

3. Law
a.
 back-to-back houses, the lives of residents and social history as a whole.

The National Trust now owns the very last back-to-back houses which are open to the public and provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of former residents.

"This promises to be an interesting and informative talk," said a council spokesman.

"Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment," he added.

The talk will begin at 10.30am at the library and further details are available by calling 0121 788 4371.
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Date:Jan 26, 2006
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