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Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

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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 now to be found on this website.

Members who wish to do research meet any Tuesday (1.30-4.00 pm) 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 emails with details of our occasional field meetings, public lectures or issues that affect the group.

For further details, see Join Us.

Sutton Coldfield Library - Revised Opening Times

Sutton Coldfield Library - Revised Opening Times

Sutton Coldfield Library - Revised Opening Times

Sutton Coldfield Library is opening to the public with a restrictive service: New Opening Times form Monday 12th April.

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the entire Royal Family on the sad passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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  • Date: 9th April 2021
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Recent Research

A Complete Transcription of the Recipes in the Duncumb Recipe Book

Duncumb Recipe Book

Duncumb Recipe Book

On the Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group website you will find research entitled The 'Duncumb' Recipe Book, 1791-1800s.  At the time of that research, only a small fraction of the recipes in the book were transcribed. The following article will complete all of them, reproducing verbatim as far as possible.
  • Author: Janet Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 2nd April 2021
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Francis James Chavasse, "A Typical 1860s 'Teenager'?"

Francis James Chavasse

Francis James Chavasse

Francis James Chavasse, Bishop of Liverpool (1900-1923), is a name that is becoming better known to the people of Sutton Coldfield partly as a result of the transcription of his compelling diary, two large volumes of which are now to be found in the Local Studies Department of Sutton Coldfield Library (Reference: SH78.1CHA). Frank lived at Wylde Green House, Sutton Coldfield and he and other members of his family made their mark on the town, many being doctors or clergymen.
  • Author: Janet Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 24th March 2021
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Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street; Part 9

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Part 9

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Part 9

This is Part 9 of research into Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield and the people who lived there. Part 9 provides information derived from the Sutton Coldfield Poor Rate Books. The Poor Rate Books can be found in the Archives Section of Sutton Coldfield Library.  These books list individuals who owned properties and were paying rates.  The names of the occupants of the properties are also included. In many instances, lists were produced twice a year, usually in May and October but, for the purposes of this research, only one list per year has been included. The Poor Rate Books were issued between 1839 and 1895.  Unfortunately, not all are available to view, many being missing for whatever reason and these have been duly noted as such.
  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 23rd March 2021
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Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street; Part 8

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Part 8

Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Part 8

This is Part 8 of research into Church Hill, Coleshill Street and Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield and the people who lived there. Part 8 provides information derived from the Sutton Coldfield Directories. In addition to the Sutton Coldfield Directories there are extracts from Pigot’s, Cope’s, Kelly’s and Aubrey’s Directories. These Directories were issued between 1830 and 1936 but, unfortunately, not all are available to view in Sutton Coldfield Library, many being missing for whatever reason.
  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 11th March 2021
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Newspaper

“In 1869 a weekly newspaper entitled the Sutton Coldfield and Erdington Newswas started by a few gentlemen who thought that a local organ of...
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Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014

Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 - Vesey Memorial Gardens close-up detail of Plaque. Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 - Vesey Memorial Gardens. Vesey Gates. Town Hall and Vesey Gardens, 2014 - Vesey Memorial Gardens with Holy Trinity Parish Church in background.

Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014

Council House prior to Conversion into Apartments, 24.09.2014 - Council House Council Chamber. West Wall Sash Bay Window. 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 Board Room. Board Room table and chairs.

Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Picture of bugs that attack the items Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Staffordshire Hoard. Replica Sea Horse double Visit to the Conservation Department of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Roundhead's Helmet
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