Terrace houses – BrownhillsBob's #365daysofbiking

December 2nd – The Butts is a very old area of Walsall. Once the centre of the limestone mining industry, the ground beneath is riddled with now filled caverns. Here, streets of dense terraces and closely parked cars make for a great community feel and permanent air of business. I love to cycle through here; the sounds of music, chatter, aromas of cooking and people bustling with their daily routine all clash wonderfully. All this combines with a lovely, old town architecture. A great place.

May 30th – Just as I came down Church Street in Rugeley, the sun came out. After weeks of blustery wind and thin sun, all of a sudden it felt like summer again. The breeze was warm, and scented with pollen. Some great chimneys here, it’s a lovely street with some fascinating architecture.