Description:St. Austin's Church was built on the site of an old friary of the Order of St. Austin, on Wolverhampton Road. The first chapel opened in 1791. Its oak stalls came from Lichfield Cathedral and the windows contain 16th century Flemish stained glass.
The new church (pictured) was built on the site of the old in 1862, designed by E.W. Pugin. . Part of the old church and priest's house can be seen on the right.
A turret and bell replaced the planned spire, to reduce building costs.
This postcard was published by R. W. Dawson, Stafford.
This postcard is also interesting because of the information on the rear of the card as follows:
"Brocton Camp
30 November 1918
Dear Rob,
I received your letter alright, they came in bunch about the end of October as late as Sept 8th. There is a N.Z. mail in now but it takes a good deal of sorting as the boys are all over the place now.
Last night some of the boys played havoc with the 2 Canteens, broke the windows and took charge, getting away with all sorts of stuff, watches, fountain pens, cigarettes, besides drinking the beer and damaging a lot of other stuff.
The trouble is that the boys, don’t like the long hours, wearing full packs and carrying rifles, as they kicked up a big stir at the Head Quarters and most of their wishes were granted. But still they could have been easy on the Canteen, which are our best friends, the damage is estimated at 1,500 pounds.
When war was on, they were all anxious to learn for their own good, but now it is different somehow.
Well must close, hoping it finds you all well.
With love from your Brother George"