Guest buster321c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 There is a Heritage Center opening round the corner from me , and its dedicated to the SBT . I know one of the people involved , and the amount of effort that has gone into this venture . I`m just asking if anybody ( and i know there are some very knowledgeable people on here ) has anything that they can send me , pics , storys , old pedigree`s , memrobillia , ect , that may be of some use to the center . Many thanks in advance , Buster Copied from local paper , First centre to chart history of a dog’s life The first heritage centre in Britain dedicated to the history of the Staffordshire bull terrier is due to open in the Black Country within the next two weeks. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Heritage Centre is based at the former Holyhead Road post office in Wednesbury and will provide a detailed insight into the breed and its origins. It is due to be opened by the Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Robert Price on March 13. Among the highlights include old photographs of the animal dating back to 1950 along with a video showing the development of the breed into a pedigree dog. It will also feature a series of paintings including one of Joe Mallen who used to run The Old Cross Guns Hotel in Cradley Heath. Mr Mallen was the first person to register the breed as a pedigree dog back in the 1930s. It has taken the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Exhibition Group nine years to turn the dream into a reality. The group used cash from a lottery grant worth more than £4,000 to fund the project. It is now exploring venues for funding to keep the project going in the town. Chairman of the group Tony Mallam, aged 71, from Vicarage Road in Wednesbury, said he was thrilled to see the new centre open. “I am delighted that the centre has been completed because there has been an awful lot of work going into the exhibition,†he said. “It also means an awful lot to be the first dedicated centre in Britain to the breed and I am truly chuffed by it. “I am confident that it will be a success because everybody seems really interested in learning more about the dog,†he added. Secretary of the group and former Councillor Robert Evans, 63, from Ardav Road in West Bromwich, said: “People are used to seeing the dog around Wednesbury so it is fitting that the centre will be based in the heart of the Black Country. “I am excited about the future of the exhibition and I hope that people flock through the doors to come and visit us.†The centre will be open from Thursday to Saturday between 11am and 3pm. The group has also recently compiled a book about the history of the breed, starting from its ancestors the mastif and bulldog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I've got a load of old Photo's and could dig some Stories off the Net out If that's any good mate? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Anything mate , anything that will help , all adds to the place , cheers . E-mail ls004o5764@blueyonder.co.uk Cheers Butch , i though you would have something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Does that Email Address begin with 'ls' or Is that supposed to be the word 'Is'? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 LS in lower case , you could copy and paste it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, just sent a few Pics over.. PM me whether you've got 'em or not.. Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doga 50 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 fair play buster me own family have been heavily in to staffs for years ill pick the old mons brains for ya mucka. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Cheers mate , its appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
earth&hounds 94 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 might be able to dig a few bones up for you mate old fella next door has always had staffs got to be a few bones around there old peds and stuff lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Cheers lads , anything will do , obviously if it needs copying , or scanning , that will be done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatdog72 287 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Fair play to you mate,I will be going to have a look round, never heard or red about it but i will tell people all about it now.I know the area a bit, is it anywhere near the stafford shop that sells the collars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yes mate , turn left (at the lights ) out the staffy shop and its up on the right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Come on guys , must be something you can sort out , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for the help Stabs , its much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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