Hill House, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich
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Hill House, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich
Image: © R Pitt Taken: 16 Nov 2018
Hill House dates from the early 16th century In 1839 it was the Home of Captain James EATON (1783 - 1857). During the battle of TRAFALGAR Eaton was a mishipman aboard HMS Temeraire and was the first person to pass on NELSONS famous signal " England expects that every man this day will do his Duty". He is buried at All Saints Churchyard, West Bromwich. It is reputed that CHARLES DICKENS author was a visitor to Hill House and was staying there about the time that he wrote "The Old Curiosity Shop"
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Image Location
Latitude
52.526952
Longitude
-1.983743