A Brief History of Edge Hill Farm, Four Oaks Common
Edge Hill Farm
As one might expect, the first owner of this farm was a Thomas Edge who had purchased a large tract of Four Oaks Common on which to build his mansion. The farm was to extend in 1851 to 98 acres, an extensive property which was to give its name to Edge Hill Road.
Author: Paul Harrison
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Published: 28th October 2026
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How Generous Was King Henry VIII to Sutton
How Generous Was King Henry VIII
This article explores how generous King Henry VIII was in granting Sutton’s 1528 Charter, and draws a conclusion which may come as a surprise”.
Author: Kerry Osbourne
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Published: 15th October 2026
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Rectory Park Field Meeting 1994
Rectory Park Field Meeting 1994
Although these notes are over 30 years old, they are still relevant. In 1994, Fred Waite was able to use the research facilities offered by Sutton Coldfield Local Studies Library, which were said to be the finest in the county. In 2026, it would take some effort to source all the different facets of this informative piece of work, as the material is now housed in the Archives & Collections at the Library of Birmingham, some distance away from Sutton Coldfield.
Author: Fred Waite; Janet Jordan
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Published: 11th October 2026
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Ruth Sherwood
Ruth Sherwood
Here you will find two articles that are inter-related. The first, Ruth Sherwood (A Lady with a Secret) was displayed during Heritage Week at Holy Trinity Parish Church. It reveals some part of her life which was unique only to a handful of people. The second, being Further Notes by Mr Adrian Sherwood , expands on her sketches of the ladies of the Sutton Coldfield Ambulance Service in the Second World War.
Author: Janet Jordan; Adrian Sherwood
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Published: 29th September 2026
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