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Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

Regular meeting, Tuesday - Sutton Coldfield Library (2.00pm to 4.30pm)
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Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

Sutton Coldfield has an interesting history well documented by an extensive collection of primary sources housed in Sutton Coldfield Library.  Members of the Research Group have access to this material, and enjoy studying it to find out about aspects of the history of the Royal Town.  Completed research is now to be found on this website.

Members who wish to do research meet any Tuesday (2.00-4.30 pm) at Sutton Library, coming as often as they wish to pursue their research topic, with help from experienced members of the Group and library staff.  All members receive regular emails with details of our occasional field meetings, public lectures or issues that affect the group.

For further details, see Join Us.

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Progress?

Sad to say, but you will know the brook to which this poem refers.  It runs through the New Hall Valley.  Pollution of our country’s lakes, rivers and streams has become a national scandal.  Anne’s poem, however, ends with a note of optimism.

  • Author: Anne Nash (SCLHRG)
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  • Date: 5th June 2024
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Recent Research

War Memorial at Four Oaks Methodist Church, Sutton Coldfield

War Memorial at Four Oaks Methodist Church
War Memorial at Four Oaks Methodist Church
This document has been prepared as part of wider research into the men of Sutton Coldfield who fell in the Great War. The author has a particular interest in the men who lived in or had ties to Four Oaks.
  • Author: Paul Harrison (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 11th March 2025
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The Four Oaks Pub c1800 to 1955

The Four Oaks Pub c1800 to 1955
The Four Oaks Pub c1800 to 1955
This piece of research traces the history of the pub from its origins until the mid-1950’s, after which information from online research, my main source, dries up. I’ve included newspaper cuttings where possible, however I’ve transcribed longer articles to make them easier to read. Throughout its history, the pub has variously been known as The Park Tavern, The Four Oaks Inn and The Four Oaks Hotel. In more recent times it has been a carvery since the 1980’s and is currently a pub restaurant known simply as The Four Oaks
  • Author: Paul Harrison (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 26th September 2024
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Storey Family Notes - Boldmere

Storey Family Notes - Boldmere
Storey Family Notes - Boldmere
In this article, you will read about Bird’s the Bakers and Confectioners of 384 Boldmere Road, Alice and Edwin Bird, Walter and Ethel Bird (née Lissaman) and Brian John Bird.
  • Author: Jillian Storey (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 3rd February 2023
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Storey Family Notes - New Oscott

Storey Family Notes - New Oscott
Storey Family Notes - New Oscott
In this article, you will read about Ethel May Lissaman and Fernwood’s Abyssinian Boudoir, and Ernest W Beston, his Black Book, Ernest Beston Sporting Agency, Beston’s Advertising Agency, The Britannic Publishing Company and The Palladium Ltd Advertising Agency
  • Author: Jillian Storey (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 3rd February 2023
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History Spot

Reading Room [277]

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Reading Room
The old town hall (or moot hall) of Sutton Coldfield, built by Bishop Vesey in 1529, stood at the junction of Mill Street, High Street and...
  • Published: 27th September 2013
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Sutton Coldfield Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations

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