{"title":"John W Pettinger","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the world of John W. Pettinger, where captivating storytelling meets historical depth. Perfect for readers who enjoy rich character development and meticulously researched settings. Begin your next literary journey here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tanworth-in-arden-book-john-w-pettinger-9781858582559","title":"Tanworth in Arden","description":"For those who have always regarded Tanworth-in-Arden as being just a beautiful village in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, this book will be a revelation. The ancient parish of Tanworth is much more extensive, extending from Shirley Heath in the north to the bottom of Liveridge Hill in the south; from Fulford Heath in the west to Hockley Heath in the east. Besides Tanworth village, it includes much of what is modern Monkspath; and the villages of Cheswiek Green, Dickens Heath, Eariswood and Hockley Heath. This book will throw light upon the following and many more aspects of the history of the parish.What and who is the Tanworth Association for the Apprehension and Prosecution of Felons that has been in existence since 1784? What is the link between Pope Alexander IV and Bedsworth Farm? Which Tanworth family lived at Umbersiade Hall, having an unbroken male line for 600 years, and why did they erect an obelisk on the estate? What is the link between the construction of Eariswood Lakes and the building of Saiter Street Church? Did a mighty battle in the dark ages, resulting in a grave containing some 2000 bodies, take place near Cheswick Green? Which religious houses sponsored St Mary Magdelene Church; and which Tanworth people belonged to the prestigious Guild of Knowle? What was the link between the Muntz family and ships' bottoms? How did the collection of 'conkers' by the children of Saiter Street School help in the production of munitions during the First World War?  Why did the coaching era and the building of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal help in the development of Hockley Heath?Which European troops occupied Umberslade Hall during the Second World War?  Where was the racecourse at Cheswick Green, and the location of the railway at Illshaw Heath?","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49563390181649,"sku":"GOR007337894","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50948910317841,"sku":"GOR011173861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1858582555.jpg?v=1751379721"},{"product_id":"cheswick-green-book-john-w-pettinger-9781858587059","title":"Cheswick Green","description":"Municipal Boundary changes in 1964 elevated Solihull to County Borough status and at the same time transferred Hockley Heath to the Stratford-upon-Avon Rural District Council. On surveying their newly acquired lands the 'new owners' were shocked by what they found. The Stratford Herald of 5th June 1964 reported that they included the Mount Estate, a badly run-down area that Solihull had neglected. The Chairman of the Rural District Council reported: The county borough of Solihull can gain little credit for having been able to unload that colony of shacks without any main water supply, main drainage or roads on a less fortunate council. To us with our limited resources, it is a gigantic task. It is a problem that cannot be faced without much careful thought, work, planning, consultation and advice. It is a problem that we cannot turn a blind eye on as has been done for the past 30 years. The dreadful situation with which the Mount residents then found themselves facing was only eased when the Greaves Organisation purchased the 143-acre site and built the Village of the Seventies. 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Created to portray a variety, a diversity, of character and attitude he takes a nostalgic look at the early programmes of ATV and ABC which involved the viewers and which were made for and about them. John records the more recent days, of ATV's large studio operation in Birmingham, the transfer of their world famous Elstree facilities and staff to Europe's most advanced studios in Nottingham, and the vast variety of quality programmes they produced for both the region and the Network. After being renamed Central, then taken over by Carlton, the company merged with Granada in 2004; sounding the 'death knell' for Midlands Television. The Nottingham studios were closed and all transmission ceased from Birmingham. Regional programmes, except for News also virtually ceased. Dusk had arrived. 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