Black Magic in the Black Country
I appreciate from the title of this blog that all my worlds have collided.
I was in Trysull for a Geocaching round. You'll probably not be interested in Tupperware in bushes, but the walking in this are is very pleasant. Especially when you consider that its on the fringes of the Black Country and not far from Wolverhampton.
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| This is the Black Country |
The village itself is ancient, mentioned in the Domesday book as "Treslei". Disappointinly, 66% of the pubs have closed down - leaving one remaining. A chance for a little pub archaeology.
The Hollybush was found - now apartments, with little of interest. This is something that the Plough could not be accused off. An ancient postcard showing that structurally, the pub is easily identifiable.
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Nice bit of pub archeology at the former Plough, Trysull. Found on a 6m Geocaching trail
Spooky tales at the blog..... Which isn't mine 😄https://t.co/hJNHpSp1Mt pic.twitter.com/pCEuWOiYxc
The only thing I can see that has changed in the c100 years is the placement of the sign labelled quarters. Now moved closer to the roof.
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| Unsure what this represents, but the other sign is to with a Cycling Club |
My tweet references a blog-post detailing a rather disturbing past. A painting of the devil, links to children being involved in Black Magic rituals and tunnels to an unnamed "Green Man" gravestone. I can only assume this is in the church next to my open pub destination, The Bell. Have a read.
It would appear that it has been private accommodation since 2020, following a Marstons sell-off. A downstairs window was open and if someone had been there, I would have been tempted to ask if they knew the history. If the answer was no, they may not have slept well again, so probably for the best it was all quiet.
The Bell is a fine (finest) Holdens pub. Solid looking and "Pure Black Country" proudly displayed on the frontage. Too nice a day to sit inside, so a picnic table. Only slightly disturbing to see the old boys at the next table tucking into a roast dinner. In 24°C sunshine! On a Friday!
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| Pure Black Country.... |
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| .... Special |
Walk Details
Distance - 7 Miles
Geocaches - 27
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