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Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

Regular meeting: Cancelled until further notice due to current Health advice.
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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 published in our journal, Proceedings of the Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group.

Members who wish to do research meet any Tuesday (1.30 – 4.00 p.m.) 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 newsletters with details of our occasional field meetings and public lectures, and a free copy of our Proceedings whenever it is published.

For further details, see Join Us.

Town Centre Development - 2020

Town Centre Development - 2020

Town Centre Development - 2020

Members may, or may not know that Sutton Coldfield Town Council now issue a quarterly newsletter.  The latest one, for Autumn 2020, includes interesting information on a possible future for the library, as part of a wide reaching scheme to transform the town centre.

  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
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  • Date: 30th October 2020
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Recent Research

A History of 'Chalford'

A History of 'Chalford'

A History of 'Chalford'

The research traces the various owners of the property from Edward Hill James, a prominent Wine & Spirit Merchant in Birmingham who had the house built between 1883 and 1884, via Millicent Mary Ryland of the well known Ryland Family, Henry Owen a successful Jewellery Manufacturer in the Jewellery Quarter, Alfred Roberts, Alfred Cheatle a partner in the architectural firm of Newton & Cheatle to finally Herbert Smith who was a Lord Mayor of Walsall.
  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 19th February 2021
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Chapel Now The Guildhall, 2008

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Chapel

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Chapel

Why does this building in Lichfield Road remind you of a church?  Because that is what it was.  In 1834, it was the first Roman Catholic place of worship to be built in Sutton Coldfield, then to be known as Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Chapel.  One hundred years later, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church was built further up the road and the old chapel took on a new lease of life as the parish hall, known as 'The Guildhall'.  Yet another fifty years or so passed by and the building was in some need of repair.  A complete conversion into office space was made and, eventually, Jordan's Financial Management took ownership.  They made further sympathetic changes and today the building certainly earns its place in Sutton Coldfield's Conservation Area as a Grade II Listed Building. This is the story of how all of these events transpired.
  • Author: Janet Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 17th February 2021
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Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street; Part 7

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street; Part 7

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street; Part 7

This is Part 7 of research into Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield and the people who lived there. Part 7 concentrates upon Mill Street, from its early origins. The information extends to encompass the Upper & Town Schools, the Workhouse, Moot Halls & Town Hall, the Almshouses, the Town Corn Mill & Dam, Drunkenness in Sutton Coldfield, Public Houses and the Shops & Shopkeepers trading in Mill Street during the 1920’s. Census Returns covering the period between 1841 and 1911 have been used, together with Burgess Rolls, Poor Rate Books, Sutton Directories and Roger Lea’s invaluable resource material contained in his ‘History Spots’, which members can, of course, view on our own website. Photographs, many from the author’s own collection, have been included to highlight the various sections.
  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 14th February 2021
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Another Unusual Air Raid Shelter

Another Unusual Air Raid Shelter

Another Unusual Air Raid Shelter

In Knighton Road, Sutton Coldfield, this air raid shelter lies forlornly in someone's back garden, reminding us of a time when the country faced  loss of life.  How close that feels these days, as we struggle with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic!
  • Author: Keith Hopkinson (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 8th February 2021
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History Spot

Coronation 1838 [481]

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Coronation 1838

Sarah Holbeche, a Sutton lady, started to keep a journal in the 1850s, beginning with her memories of significant happenings in her...
  • Published: 22nd September 2017
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Photo Galleries

Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014

Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 -  Town Hall main corridor. Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 - Holy Trinity Parish Church. Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 - Vesey Memorial Gardens. Plaque Coat of Arms and steps leading to Memorial Gates.

Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014

Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014 - Council House. Main Entrance Doors King Edward Square. Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014 - Council House Council Chamber. Mayoral Dias With Chairs. Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014 - Council House rear elevation.

Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Roundhead's Jacket showing handsewn buttonholes. Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Surface of Desk from Soho House (1) Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Talking about Exhibits from Staffordshire Hoard
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