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This section contains an archive of the late Roger Lea's History Spot articles, first published in the Sutton Observer local newspaper.

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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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Scenery Little Bracebridge [493]

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In the sixteenth century, when Bishop Vesey spent some of his money on improving Sutton Park, the park was seen in a practical light, how...
  • Published: 15th December 2017
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