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  “The only good thing that comes from war is the stimulation of scientific research, primarily with the object of killing human beings but incidentally in finding substitutes for age-old materials and methods.” These are the opening words from chapter … Continue reading →

One of the most prominent features at Rattlechain, and the symbol of waste expulsion was the giant discharge pipe, removed early on in the cover up works of 2013. These were supported in the water by several large floating pontoons that … Continue reading →

  Correspondence from the above has been received where he took exception to the content and tone of a blog post entitled “The Rood End of Lord Langley”. The original post he asserts was “defamatory and offensive.” A number of … Continue reading →

Following hot on the heels of the previous post concerning The former West Midlands County Council Waste Disposal and Pollution Control Committee, comes another revelation from the same meeting 22nd December 1977 at which the Rattlechain site licence was discussed … Continue reading →

  Shhhh. Tonight I’m here to surprise a man of esteemed local importance with my big red book.  He began his glittering political career as a trade unionist, became Mayor of Sandwell and is now an Honorary Alderman. Yes Tonight MARTIN … Continue reading →

Incredible, there appears to be one every couple of years. The latest is a plastics factory located near to the BIP chemical works and adjacent to Trinity Street on the opposite side of the Titford canal. I could see plumes … Continue reading →

A few images of life trying to survive around this toxic waste site.   A pair of geese mating at the site.    

Further to the recent new sign in the North East corner of the site, the North West is now represented with another identical one. And another at the main entrance.   Other additions include a warning sign on each of the … Continue reading →

  It’s been pretty quiet at the lagoon of late. Not much in the way of wildfowl, so observations are confined to things around the site. Recently some curious items have turned up in John’s Lane. At the main gate, … Continue reading →

Further to the previous blog post concerning stinky Robinson Brothers and their odour and pollution problems comes a guest blog written by former local Sandwell councillor Jayne Wilkinson. She has kindly allowed me to publish it here and as a … Continue reading →