Tettenhall Wood: after a lung-busting sprint to catch the 10 in town, we make our way to Tettenhall Wood for my first batch of frosty photographs. Here is the Institute under a dusting of white.
Wintry Wightwick: The narrow lanes of Mount Road and Perton Road are pretty but slippery as we aim for the Fieldhouse. Sadly the pub closes mid-afternoon so we were thwarted in our quest for an opening half.
The Mermaid: A trundle down Wightwick Bank brings us to the Mermaid, a rather fashionable Bridgnorth Road landmark that provided a welcome warm and some Monsoon pale ale from Leeds.
Castlecroft: The trek continues along Windmill Lane where the Firs is our next calling point. Nick admires the beams and dissects another menu whilst Stephen stoically downs another medium measure of lemonade and blackcurrant.
Merry Hill: the tree theme continued with a visit to the Chestnut in Finchfield before we ventured along Finchfield Lane to the Merry Hill. The pub seemed to be busy with a funeral party although our conversation about the demise of the High Street and the rise of online technology had a rather 'wiffy' conclusion.
Chindit Chums: we're Bradmore bound for a glimpse of the Gunmakers Arms, a pub that retains distinct bar and lounge rooms for a traditional atmosphere. Thoroughly frozen, we close proceedings in the Chindit where Stephen gets crispy and Nick grapples his latest blonde. Cheers!
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