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  • Published: 9th February 2017

Bishop Vesey

Thursday, 09 February 2017
Bishop Vesey - Bishop Vesey

Bishop Vesey

Bishop Vesey depicted in a painting by Reginald Lewis 1937
Bishop Vesey's birthplace - Bishop Vesey

Bishop Vesey's birthplace

Bishop Vesey's birthplace Moor Hall Farm 1988
Vesey Cottage 1890 - Bishop Vesey

Vesey Cottage 1890

Vesey Cottage, High Heath 1890
Vesey Cottage 2007 - Bishop Vesey

Vesey Cottage 2007

Vesey Cottage, High Heath 2007
Vesey Cottage 2005 - Bishop Vesey

Vesey Cottage 2005

Vesey Cottage, Maney Hill Road 2005
Vesey Cottage 1892 - Bishop Vesey

Vesey Cottage 1892

Vesey Cottage, Wylde Green Road 1892
Vesey Cottage 1988 - Bishop Vesey

Vesey Cottage 1988

Vesey Cottage, Wylde Green Road 1988
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Recent Research

Sutton Coldfield Farms 1900 - 1950

Farms 1900 - 1950
Farms 1900 - 1950
Live Excel Spreadsheet for Sutton Coldfield Farms from 1900 to 1950. Not suitabe for viewing on small screens or phones.
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  • Author: Don McCollam (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 18th September 2018
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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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • Author: Jillian Storey (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 3rd February 2023
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History Spot

Joseph Powell 2 [440]

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Joseph Powell 2
Joseph Powell, a gentleman farmer who lived in the Ashfurlong district of Sutton Coldfield, was the Warden of Sutton in 1657. In 1663 a...
  • Published: 11th November 2016
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