Transcription of Rental 1635-1642
Transcription of Rental 1635-1642 In February 2026, a photocopy of the Sutton Coldfield Rental 1635-1642 was discovered amongst Albert Fentiman’s Research Collection which is lodged with Archives & Collections at the Library of Birmingham and is now the earliest Rental we currently have for Sutton Coldfield, preceding the 1734 Corporation Rental. This now introduces many names and places that might appear on other 17th century documents.
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The Life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Holbeche
The Life of Richard Holbeche Long before the advent of iPhones, this history of the life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Holbeche was written and illustrated in 1998. Nowadays one could expect clearer photographs, but the details of Richard’s life have not changed. Few people are aware that the man who wrote the well-known “Holbeche Diary” in his forties, whilst on retirement in Sutton Coldfield, had also led and would, in future, lead a very surprising and worthwhile path of life.
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Two Sixteenth-Century Maps of Minworth and their context
Two 16th Century Maps of Minworth and their context These maps have proved to be an exciting find for Sutton Coldfield historians! Here we have two of the earliest maps of the area around Minworth and Sutton Coldfield, together with a very comprehensive explanation as to what they both depict. In addition, there are a couple of other pertinent maps and all together they will keep the local enthusiast happy for hours!
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The Phillips Family File
The Phillips Family File The Phillips Family were related to Richard Hurst Sadler and his brother Ralph. At one time Richard, a solicitor, was in business was Thomas Eddowes and Thomas’ son, Herbert, acted for the Phillips in a protracted case relating to wills and probates. This article follows the case and throws some light on legal practice a century and a quarter ago.
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