The Nailers Arms (2) - sign, 62 Doctors Hill, Bournheath
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The Nailers Arms (2) - sign, 62 Doctors Hill, Bournheath
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 3 Mar 2012
Bromsgrove and the surrounding villages, including Bournheath, were once important centres of the nailmaking industry. It flourished from the 17th to the late 19th centuries, but then declined rapidly as it was not able to compete with mechanisation brought about by the industrial revolution. By the middle of the 20th century, at the latest, it had disappeared. The name of this pub reflects the past link between the village and the industry. Today Bournheath is home to many people who commute to work in towns such as Bromsgrove and Birmingham, as well as the home of retired people. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.364476
Longitude
-2.079846