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Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

Regular meeting, Tuesday - Sutton Coldfield Library (2.00pm to 4.30pm)
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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 (2.00-4.30 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.

Shakespeare in Sutton

Shakespeare in Sutton

Shakespeare in Sutton

Members may be interested to know that FOLIO, Sutton Coldfield recently commissioned illustrator John Shelley to create a map of the Royal Town in Shakespeare’s time, as part of a ‘Shakespeare in Sutton’ festival, during April 2022.

  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
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  • Date: 24th April 2022
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Remembering Roger Lea

Remembering Roger Lea

Remembering Roger Lea

(27th June 1939- 21st August 2020)

an afternoon of talks celebrating Roger's wide-ranging contribution to local history in Sutton Coldfield

Sunday 26th June 2022

1.30pm to 4.30pm

The Trinity Centre, Church Hill,
Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TF

  • Author: Stella Thebridge (SCLHRG)
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  • Date: 26th June 2022
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Recent Research

American Red Oaks

American Red Oaks

American Red Oaks

“Trees can assist us to understand the history of their environment and this is true of the American red oaks that were planted in Sutton Park in the late 19th century. The research also introduces us to the first two Foresters, an office first created in 1889 and the establishment of a tree nursery on the north-western edge of Upper Nut Hurst.”
  • Author: Roy Billingham (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 24th April 2022
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Index to Building Plans Register, Books 1-12

Index to Building Plans Register

Index to Building Plans Register

Are you searching for the planning application of your old house in Sutton Coldfield? If it was built after 1887, you should be able to find it in these books. They will give you the plan number so that you can request it from Sutton Library who hold the collection. All pages of Books 1 to 12 have currently been copied and cover the years 1887 to 1952.
  • Author: Janet Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 30th March 2022
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CHARLES BARKER (Headmaster of Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School 1817-1842)

Charles Barker, Headmaster of BVGS

Charles Barker, Headmaster of BVGS

This is the third article relating to the Headmasters of Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. Charles Barker (1817-1842) was Headmaster of the school for a period of 25 years, during which time he was elected as a member of the Corporation and became Warden in 1836 and 1837.  In addition, he was appointed a County Magistrate for Warwickshire. He wielded a great deal of influence and moved in the highest of circles, both in Sutton and the surrounding shires. Unfortunately, his fondness for the better things in life, including hunting and shooting, caused him to neglect his responsibilities towards the school.  The number of pupils under his care gradually declined until, it was said, by 1840 this had been reduced to just a single scholar! His death in 1842 caused quite a stir, as he was found by his friend Baron Webster lying by the side of the lane leading from Penns to Sutton.  It was later discovered that he had probably suffered a heart attack and had subsequently fallen from his horse.
  • Author: Keith Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 26th March 2022
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Popular Guide to Sutton and Park by Sidwell and Durrant

Popular Guide to Sutton and Park

Popular Guide to Sutton and Park

This very useful little book contains a wealth of interesting information about Sutton Coldfield, its notable people and places, and its park at the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Author: G. Sidwell and W.J. Durrant; Janet Jordan (SCLHRG)
  • Published: 26th March 2022
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History Spot

Land Values College Survey [366]

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Land Values

In its pure form the feudal system allowed men to hold land from their feudal lord in return for services and other obligations, but from...
  • Published: 12th June 2015
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SCLHRG visit to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula, CURDWORTH

Spiral staircase to organ - SCLHRG visit to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula, CURDWORTH SCLHRG visit to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula, CURDWORTH Norman font bowl - SCLHRG visit to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula, CURDWORTH

Visit to Erasmus Darwin House and Garden

Painting of erasmus' friend Anna Seward and his accountant  - Visit to Erasmus Darwin House and Garden Exhibits in study - Visit to Erasmus Darwin House and Garden A humorous talk about the herb garden - Visit to Erasmus Darwin House and Garden

Gracechurch Shopping Centre

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