Oldbury Town Centre has changed dramatically over the years, but its streets, shops, pubs and historic buildings still hold the memories of generations of local people.
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Oldbury Town Centre: Then and Now | Lost Streets, Shops & Local History
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The Lost County Boundary Stream
Tracing the forgotten watercourse that once formed part of the historic boundary between Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
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