Shoal Hill, Cannock

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Date:1905 - 1909 (c.)

Description:Shoal Hill was a popular place for Cannock inhabitants to play, promenade and socialise. The roadside barriers, where the road surface was higher than the adjacent verges, were locally known as the 'Monkey Rails', possibly from the boys' practice of swinging completely around the bars emulating the Victorian 'Monkey up a Stick' toy.

A postcard view postmarked 20 May 1909.

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Shoal Hill, Cannock

Shoal Hill was a popular place for Cannock inhabitants to play, promenade and socialise. The roadside ...

Shoal Hill, Cannock

An early postcard view of Shoal Hill's 'Monkey Rails' when the area was open heathland and the road ...

Shoal Hill, Cannock

The 'Monkey Rails' at Shoal Hill, Cannock at a quiet time. They have since been replaced with 'ARMCO' ...

Shoal Hill, Cannock

The 'Monkey rails' at Shoal Hill, Cannock at a quiet time. They are now replaced by 'ARMCO' barrier. Postcard ...

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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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