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1196:. Vesey cleared large tracts of the land of trees to allow residents to graze their cattle there for a small fee. He then enclosed wooded areas within the land, added gates and fencing around the park, and then arranged for the transfer of horses to the park at his own expense. Bishop Vesey also paid for the whole town to be paved, which in turn helped revive the markets. In 1527, he set about working on Holy Trinity Church, donating an organ in 1530 and then paying for the construction of two new aisles in 1533. In 1540, he approved the transfer of control of the grammar school to the Warden and Society, and gave the school land for its own use the following year. To help expand the town and protect its extremities, he constructed 51 cottages for the poor, including one at Cotty's Moor which was a hotspot for robberies of people using the roads. The stone walls of the former manor house were removed to assist in the construction of a bridge at 1672: 7525: 1189:, creating a new form of government for the town which was named the Warden and Society of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. The society consisted of 25 of the most prominent local inhabitants who elected a new Warden from within them. Vesey's brother-in-law, William Gibbons, became the first Warden. All the town's inhabitants over the age of 22 were permitted to elect members to the Society. The charter had also given the inhabitants permission to hunt and fish freely in the manor grounds, as well as build a house, enclosing up to 60 acres (24 ha), within the manor grounds. Throughout the length of the Society's existence, it was dogged by claims of corruption and malpractice from the town's residents. 59: 79: 50: 644: 845:. The road is most visible from near to the pedestrian gate on Thornhill Road (OS Grid Reference SP 08759 98830), where the 8 m (26 ft) wide bank that formed the road surface is most prominent. Excavations at the road have showed that it was made from compacted gravel, never having a paved surface. Along each side are intermittent ditches, marked by Roman engineers, and beyond these are hollows where gravel was excavated to make the road surface. At least three Roman coins have been found along the course of Icknield Street through Sutton Park, as well as a Roman pottery kiln elsewhere in the town. 1349:

Bracebridge Pool fell out of use by 1678 and was destroyed; however, it was reconstructed by 1729. The creation of Longmoor Pool, caused by the damming of Longmoor Brook in Longmoor Valley, was approved in 1733 and carried about by John Riland, who built a mill there in 1754 with his co-tenant for the manufacture of buttons. Blackroot Pool was also constructed in around 1757 by Edward Homer and Joseph Duncomb. In 1772, the Warden and Society of the town gave a lease of 30 years to Thomas Ingram at the pool. The mill at Blackroot Pool was originally used for leather dressing, although later became a

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forced to pay rent on them. Three other mills were recorded in 1576 after they were sold to two unnamed local men. In 1585, John Bull sold a water-fulling mill and two blade-mills, which would have been powered by water, to Edward Sprott. Four additional mills were recorded in 1588, and another two in 1595. A blade mill was constructed at Bracebridge Pool in 1597, on a site now occupied by Park House. Despite the growth of industry here, five pools in total were drained in the 16th century, although some were recreated later, including Bracebridge Pool and Keeper's Pool.

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villages. The town also grew, due in part to the wealthy industrialists of Birmingham seeing Sutton Coldfield as a suitable location for their country houses, away from the pollution of the larger town. A survey of the parish in 1630 reported that there were 298 houses, and this number had increased to 310 when another survey was conducted in 1698. Of these houses would have been 20 High Street, which was built around 1675. A survey of the parish in 1721 noted that the number of houses in Sutton Coldfield had increased to 360. In 1636,

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residence in the town again and in 1527 obtained two enclosures of land named Moor Yards and Heath Crofts, as well as 40 acres (160,000 m) of land for him to construct his own home named Moor Hall. In the same year, he established a grammar school in the southwest corner of the parish churchyard, where 21 people were appointed Trustees to maintain the building and employ a teacher. On 16 December 1528, through the interests of Vesey, Henry VIII granted Sutton Coldfield a

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following morning, her body was recovered from a water-filled pit by Penns Lane, Erdington. Thornton was quickly traced and arrested for her murder. At the trial, Thornton provided evidence that it was not possible for him to have killed Mary at the suggested time. As a result, the jury found him not guilty of her murder and rape, allowing him to walk free from the court.

2302:. At the centre of the conservation area is Holy Trinity Church, which is fronted by the Vesey Memorial Gardens, created in memory of Bishop John Vesey. The High Street conservation area was designated on 28 November 1973 and extended on 6 February 1975, 14 August 1980 and again on 16 July 1992. It covers an area of 0.1695 square kilometres (41.87 acres). 1220:, Bishop of London, in 1583. Upon the Aylmer's death in 1594, the manor was passed on to his sons, who sold it to Robert Burdett in 1598. It is believed that the properties at 62 and 64 Birmingham Road were constructed around 1530, making it one of the oldest surviving buildings in the town. Nearby 68 Birmingham Road dates to the end of the 1500s. 1454:, that Sutton Coldfield became a municipal borough. The old Corporation was replaced with a new structure consisting of a mayor, six aldermen and eighteen elected councillors. Six wards were created in the borough – Holy Trinity, Hill, Boldmere, Wylde Green, Maney, and Walmley – from each of which three councillors were elected. 6620: 1467:. In 1859, an Act was passed for the construction of a railway line connecting Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield via Erdington. Construction commenced in 1860 on the line which passed through Vauxhall station, although by this time it was being used only as a goods station. The line opened on 2 June 1862 with 1364:, helping to kickstart the creation of the UK's cotton industry in the 18th century. In total, Sutton Coldfield has had 15 watermills, 13 of which were powered by Plants Brook, and the remaining two using an independent water supply. There were also two windmills in the town, at Maney Hill and at Langley. 8104: 2832:

provided seed funding for the creation of "Made in Sutton", a local arts forum which aims to bring together local arts organisations and champion arts activity across the town. Made in Sutton is coordinated by The New Streetly Youth Orchestra. The Royal Sutton Coldfield Concert Orchestra (RSCCO) hold

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Sutton Parade is a continuation of Birmingham Road and Lichfield Road (though there is a bypass for traffic). New Hall Walk is a row of shops built behind The Parade in the late 1990s. The company that manages the site also manages several of the shops on the Parade built at the same time. It has its

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and Partners to draw up plans for the redevelopment of the town centre in 1960, with a preliminary report being delivered in May 1961 and a detailed report in 1962. The Parade in the town centre was almost completely demolished for the construction of a large new shopping centre named Gracechurch. In

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were created from it to better serve the residents of the communities that made up Sutton. The first ecclesiastical parish to be created was Walmley in 1846, with the recently completed St. John the Evangelist Church becoming the parish church. Hill became the next ecclesiastical parish in 1853, with

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The first census of Sutton Coldfield took place in 1801. It recorded that the town had a population of 2,847. The following census of 1811 recorded that this had risen to 2,959 with 617 houses. This was partially down to the construction of barracks to the east to accommodate the Edinburgh and Sussex

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In 1610, New Hall Manor was purchased by Henry Sacheverell, the family of which were prominent landowners throughout the country. Upon his death in 1620, the hall was inherited first by Valence Sacheverell, and then by George Sacheverell, his eldest son. Notable buildings that were constructed in the

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During the 17th and 18th centuries, the town prospered from the growth of industry and this led to improvements in the quality of life for the residents. They were now able to experience new luxuries such as seafood. Products were 10% more expensive in Sutton Coldfield than in neighbouring towns and

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A heavy storm caused the collapse of the dam holding back the waters of Wyndley Pool, which swept downstream and broke the banks of Mill Pool at Mill Street in July 1668, subsequently flooding and destroying many homes within Sutton Coldfield. Bracebridge Pool also broke its banks as a result of the

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It was Vesey's respected position within the church and his friendship with the King that set about the start of a revival for Sutton Coldfield, spearheaded by Vesey. He had returned to the town in 1524 for the funeral of his mother to discover the town had further deteriorated. He decided to set up

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were assembled within the town for archery training, and marks can still be seen in the sandstone wall on 3 Coleshill Street where archers sharpened their arrows. It is believed that 3 Coleshill Street is of medieval origin despite having a Georgian façade. Bracebridge is remembered as having dammed

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Birmingham has 4,153 hectares of Green Belt, about 15% of the city's land area. The majority of this is in the north of the city, particularly to the north and east of Sutton Coldfield. The current Green Belt within Birmingham was initially installed in place in 1955 and was last reviewed around 20

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Public response to the acquittal was that of outrage and a private appeal was brought against the verdict by Mary's brother, William Ashford. Thornton was taken to London where he was tried at the King's Bench. When Thornton was called upon for his plea, he responded, "Not guilty; and I am ready to

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The 1800s would prove to be another century of major change for the town, built upon the wealth it had generated in years before and the power that the Sutton Coldfield Corporation had. Dealing with a growing town, they sought to improve the quality of life for residents. The corporation was forced

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tax of £80 on the town, compared to £100 for Birmingham and Warwick, £266 for Coventry, and £50 for Stafford, reflecting the wealth of the town at the time. In 1663, an Act was passed to order and collect "Hearth Duty", which led to a subsequent survey of all houses in the country and the noting of

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Much of the damming in Sutton Coldfield was carried out using stone and gravel quarried from within the town. These quarries also supplied stone for construction elsewhere in the town, proving to be particularly profitable. The quarry that supplied material for the construction of Blackroot Pool in

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During the 16th century, the waters and pools within Sutton were exploited for industrial purposes and, following the death of Vesey, the town continued to prosper and expand. In 1510, two watermills under the ownership of William Weston were recorded, and upon the establishment of the park, he was

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Despite being occupied by Mountfort family, Richard Neville regained his power and land, but died in 1471. Normally, the land would have remained in the possession of his wife, but instead they were given to his two daughters and their husbands. However, the eldest daughter, Isabella, contested and

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describes the presence of three mounds adjacent to Chester Road on the extremities of Sutton Coldfield (although now outside the modern boundaries of the town). The site, southwest of Bourne Pool (named "Bowen Pool" by Hutton), is called Loaches Banks and was mapped as early as 1752 by Dr. Wilks of

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Sutton Coldfield has a very active arts community with numerous local amateur dramatic groups, musical theatre companies, orchestras and dance schools. The Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra was founded in 1975 and regularly arrange public concerts, often featuring guest professionals. In April 2011

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Sutton Coldfield was the focus of national attention in 1817 when a young woman named Mary Ashford was found murdered in the town. She had been attending a party in Erdington on the evening of 26 May 1817, and had left with Abraham Thornton and her friend Hannah Cox, who left Mary and Abraham. The

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The town hall at the top of Mill Street began to deteriorate throughout the 1800s and the decision was taken to demolish it in 1854. The adjacent workhouse and gaol were renovated to become the new municipal offices, and this was reconstructed in 1858 until 1859 to better suit its purpose. The new

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In the town centre is Sutton Parade which is a pedestrianised shopping area. Sutton Coldfield Library, which opened in 1974, is located near Sutton Parade above the Red Rose Centre. It also contains the Sutton Coldfield Reference Library, which holds a large collection of newspapers and magazines

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defend the same with my body." He then put on one of a pair of leather gauntlets, which his barrister, William Reader, handed him. Thornton threw down the other for William Ashford to pick up and thus accept the challenge, which Ashford did not do. By Ashford not accepting the challenge under the

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A proposed second railway line by the Wolverhampton, Walsall and Midland Junction Railway Company through Sutton Coldfield was met with opposition from residents who were concerned about the route cutting through Sutton Park. A meeting objecting to the proposal was held on 15 April 1872, however,

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was built at Maney Hill for the purpose of the Mercian leaders. The outline of the deer park that it served is still visible within Sutton Park, with the ditch and bank boundary forming the western boundary of Holly Hurst, then crossing Keepers Valley, through the Lower Nuthurst and continuing on

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In Mere Green is the Church of St Peter, also by Charles Bateman, which was built between 1906 and 1908. The building is Grade II listed. Also designed by Charles Bateman is the Church of St Chad near Walmley. This was built between 1925 and 1927. The side chapel was built in 1977 to a design by

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Sutton Coldfield's Green Belt is being extensively developed with over 5500 houses to be built and a large industrial complex currently under construction. The Langley Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) and the 71 hectare Peddimore site have been approved and will destroy much of the Green Belt.

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Moor Hall, Bishop Vesey's residence, was inherited by his nephew John Harman after Vesey's death. He sold the mansion to John Richardson, who died in 1584, leaving an infant son. A manor by the name of Pool Hall is first mentioned as being in the town in 1581, and in the following year, William

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In Maney, near Walmley, is St Peter's Church which began construction in 1905, although the tower, which was designed by Cossins, Peacock and Bewley, was constructed in 1935 and the building is Grade II listed. Located on the border of Sutton town centre is Church Hall, a former Roman Catholic

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that "there is no statutory ban to the continuance of historic titles for other purposes" in the absence of a local governing structure using a historic name, and thus the use of the Royal title is not prohibited (although any such usage has a "lack of technical legal effect"). Following that

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of 1882, 19,549 people visited Sutton Park, with numbers dropping to 11,378 in the same week the following year. In 1884, there were 17,486 visitors, of whom 14,000 went on the Monday. In 1865, on a small eminence adjacent to Sutton Coldfield station, the Royal Hotel was constructed, hoping to

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The manufacture of blades, gun barrels, spades, and spade handles, as well as the grinding of knives, bayonets, and axes, mainly at mills constructed at pools in Sutton Park and on the banks of Ebrook, became an important contributor to the town's economy in the 17th century. The blade mill at

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at nearby Birmingham, which resulted in Birmingham being pillaged by Royalist forces. Despite the nearby action, Sutton Coldfield emerged unscathed, although it is known that it was visited by both Parliamentary and Royalist soldiers. It is claimed that during his escape from England in 1646,

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As well as becoming a tourist spot, Sutton Coldfield became popular with people who worked in Birmingham and also were able to live away from the pollution of the city and travel to the city and town by train. During the late 19th century, it was the wealthy manufacturers who moved to Sutton

2702:. All these schools are for ages 11–18. However, from September 1972 until July 1992, schools in the Sutton Coldfield area were divided into first school for pupils aged 5–8 years, middle schools for pupils aged 8–12 years, while the entry age for secondary school was set at 12 years. 1046:, since both of her daughters were now dead. She immediately gave the lands back; however, Sutton and other manors were given back to her in 1489. She died in 1492, with all the land returning to the possession of the Crown, with whom it remained until it was incorporated in 1528. 1825:

In 2015 the eligible electorate within the Royal town's boundary were asked whether they wished to be governed by an independent Town council. The result of the election was that almost 70% were in favour of a Sutton Coldfield Town Council. Work is now ongoing in the

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Lichfield Road, branching from the southern end of the Aston Expressway on the Birmingham Middleway ring road, and continues to provide a major connective route running between and on slightly altered paths through the centres of Erdington, Sutton and Lichfield.

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in 1874 and construction commenced soon after. To calm objections from residents, Midland Railway promised cheap local coal and paid £6,500 for a 2-mile (3.2 km) stretch through Sutton Park. Services on the line began on 1 July 1879, with trains stopping at

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The name "Sutton Coldfield" appears to come from this time, being the "south town" (i.e. south of Tamworth and/or Lichfield) on the edge of the "col field". "Col" is usually derived from "charcoal", charcoal burners presumably being active in the area.

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town during the 18th century include the Royal Hotel on High Street, which dates to circa 1750. The 'Three Tuns' public house, also on High Street, dates to the late 18th century, although it retains the cellars and foundations of an earlier building.

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cores and a flint scraper, which had been retouched with a knife. The presence of flint cores suggest that the site was used for tool manufacture and that a settlement was nearby. Additionally, a Bronze Age burnt mound was also discovered in the area.

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to fell trees within the town and sell the timber as means to fund the construction of schools and almshouses. In 1826, timber worth £1,116 3s. was sold. The first of these schools were founded during the 1820s. The corporation also constructed two

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For the majority of the 19th century, people travelled between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield by horse-drawn carriage, a journey that took around 80 minutes. Birmingham received its first railway in 1837 with a terminus at Vauxhall station, now

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Next to the Iron Age property at Langley Brook, the remains of a timber building and field system were discovered. Pottery recovered from this site was dated to the second and third century, indicating the presence of a Roman farmstead.

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ceased to be part of the constituency in 1974 due to the Local Government Act of 1972. Sutton Trinity ward was created in June 2004, at which time the then other three wards' boundaries were changed. From 5 April 2004, it has been a

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Militias, the 7th Dragoon Guards and a Brigade of Artillery. By 1821, the population had further increased to 3,426 and then to 3,684 in 1831. The census of 1881 revealed that the population had increased from 4,662 in 1861 to 7,737.

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The railways quickly led to Sutton Coldfield becoming a popular location for day excursions and picnic parties for the residents of Birmingham, escaping the pollution of the city for the landscapes of Sutton Park. The 1863 edition of

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its church being St. James' Church in Mere Green. Boldmere parish was created in 1857, with St. Michael's Church becoming its parish church. Holy Trinity Church was further extended with a north outer aisle and vestries in 1874–9.

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and Sutton Coldfield Observer being held permanently. The Library closed in May 2010 due to the discovery of disturbed asbestos and reopened in May 2013. There are several branch libraries in Sutton Coldfield and there is also a

2127:. This was opened in 1971 by Ethel E. Dunnett. The nearby youth centre was opened in September 1968. Parts of Rectory Park is leased to Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club, Sutton Coldfield Cricket Club and Sutton Town Football Club. 5656: 1401:, who took up residence in the town and married the widowed landowner, Jane Pudsey, in 1681. Her daughters disapproved of the relationship and she was forced out of her home at Langley Hall, resulting in Wilson constructing 882:

south of Blackroot Pool. Due to the marshy ground at Blackroot Valley, a fence was probably constructed to contain the deer, and the ditch and bank boundary commence again on the eastern side, on towards Holly Knoll.

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bus services in and through Sutton Coldfield. Such routes as 'Sutton Lines' (X3, X4, X5, X14) to Birmingham, 77 to Walsall and 5 to West Bromwich; to name just a few routes. There is also a half-hourly service X3 to

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Wylde Green Ward. The chapel on Penns Lane was constructed in the early 1990’s. The England Birmingham Mission Headquarters have been located there since 1964, the mission office building is made of Cotswold stone.

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in Sutton Coldfield. The High Street, King Edward's Square, Upper Clifton Road, Mill Street, and the northern end of Coleshill Street are protected by the High Street conservation area, which is part covered by an

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laws, Thornton was freed, although by this time he gained a notorious reputation. In 1819, a bill was introduced and an Act passed to abolish private appeals after acquittals and also abolish trial by combat.

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itself used to run through the centre of the town (literally, using the since-pedestrianised line of the Parade), but now uses the dual carriageway bypass to the east. The former route of the A38 is now the

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Highclare School, founded in 1932, is a primary and secondary school located on three sites in the Birmingham area. Two of the sites are located in Sutton Coldfield, with the other being located in nearby

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also crosses the town roughly perpendicular to the cross-city line (crossing at a point out of easy sight near the former Midland Road station), but lost its passenger services and stations in the 1964

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capitalise on the new tourist industry the town was witnessing. The hotel was beset with financial difficulties and closed down in 1895, becoming Sutton Coldfield Sanatorium for a short period of time.

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The earliest known signs of human presence in Sutton Coldfield were discovered in 2002–2003 on the boundaries of the town. Archaeological surveys undertaken in preparation for the construction of the

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is said to date to the 13th century also, and was mentioned in 1327 as being passed from William de Sutton to Robert de Sutton. It is believed to have originally been a hunting lodge. In 1281,

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and started a career in the church, beginning with his appointment as chaplain at the free chapel of St. Blaize in his hometown in 1495. Harman continued to be promoted and became Chaplain to

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all properties with hearths and stoves. The survey of Sutton Coldfield found that there were 67 hearths and stoves, of which 30 were attributed to two houses owned by the Willoughby family.

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The construction of Shenstone Pumping Station in 1892 gave Sutton Coldfield its first tapped water supply. In 1870, W.T. Parsons began the publication of Sutton Coldfield's first newspaper

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which reformed boroughs nationwide. Despite the radical changes imposed by the Acts, the Sutton Coldfield Corporation was left untouched. It was not until April 1882, as a result of the

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During the 15th century, Sutton Coldfield underwent a process of change due in part to the turbulent ongoings with the Earls of Warwick and their possession of the manor house. In 1397,

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Beyond the railway bridge, which crosses the Sutton Park Line and separates the Lichfield Road and High Street, is the Anchorage Road conservation area which protects buildings such as

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On 26 July 1664, King Charles II renewed the royal charter for Sutton Coldfield, with the additional provision being made for the appointment of two members of the Society as capital

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The former Sutton Town railway station on Midland Drive. The station opened in 1879 and closed in 1924, and is now converted to offices. The adjacent railway line is still in use by

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who share their ground at Coles Lane. Golf is a major sport in the town, which is home to numerous golf clubs and courses. In the south of Sutton Coldfield is Walmley Golf Club and

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settlement, dating to around 400 and 100 BC, consisting of circular houses built over at least three phases surrounded by ditches. Closer to Langley Brook (a tributary of the

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in Walmley in 1828 and a further two adjacent in 1863. By 1837, there were ten almshouses in the parish under the ownership of the corporation, with others operated by charities.

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are seen in the building. Another church in Four Oaks which is of a mixed Arts and Crafts-Gothic style is Four Oaks Methodist Church, built between 1907 and 1908 to a design by

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who obtained a lease for his lifetime from the Earl of Warwick for the Manor and Chase of Sutton Coldfield. In return, Bracebridge was required to assist the Earl with nine

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near Langley Mill Farm, at Langley Brook. Additionally, evidence for a Bronze Age burial mound was discovered, one of only two in Birmingham with the other being located in

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The Shrubbery School (established in 1930, is a private primary school located on the fringes of Walmley and Hollyfield primary located on Hollyfield Road, founded in 1907)

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A second shopping centre was named the Sainsbury Centre until Sainsbury's closed their store; the name was later changed to "The Red Rose Centre". The centre has its own

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area and even in Central England; a 2007 report by the website Mouseprice.com placed two Sutton Coldfield streets amongst the 20 most expensive in the United Kingdom.

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was first mentioned when it was sold to Hugh de Vienna by Thomas de Arden. It is presumed that the land was given to the Arden family by one of the Earls of Warwick.

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Sutton Coldfield has four Community Centres and a number of smaller Community Halls all offering classes and events in a wide variety of subjects and interests –

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There are several local shopping parades serving the suburbs of Sutton, including "The Lanes" Shopping Centre in Wylde Green, at Walmley, and at Boldmere Road.

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showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are residents, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate

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Powell's Pool was created in 1730 as a millpond for Powell's Pool Mill, a steel-rolling mill. In 1733, a cotton-spinning machine was tested at the mill by

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occurred here, when an express train entered the very tight curve through the station much faster than the speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h). The

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from French attack. As a result, Sutton Coldfield became an important training location for English soldiers during the wars between England and France.

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Holy Trinity Church is one of the oldest churches in the town, having been established around 1300. The church has been expanded over time, notably by

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storm on 24 July, causing lesser damage. Wyndley Pool was subsequently drained, although there is another pool within Sutton Park with the same name.

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gave the town the right to be known as "The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield" and to be governed by a warden and society. The charter was secured by

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The donation by King Henry VIII of his hunting land to the residents of the town set the foundations for the preservation of the area now known as

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Golf Course. There are also Aston Wood Golf Club, Moor Hall Golf Club, Sutton Coldfield Golf Club, Little Aston and Boldmere Golf Club. Nearby is

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Plans for the proposed construction of five tower blocks for pensioners at Brassington Avenue in the town centre were abandoned in November 2015.

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own large outdoor car park. Opposite the Red Rose Centre, behind New Hall Walk, is a single floor, indoor market facility known as the In Shops.

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and Sutton Arts Theatre, both have been established since the 1930s and are very popular with the residents of both Sutton and the neighbouring

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rises in the area of Streetly and flows through Sutton Park and directly beneath the town centre, then Plants Brook briefly flows through

8156: 8115: 7410: 6528: 1003: 6493: 2548:". It retained a loading bay at the adjacent Clifton Road Royal Mail sorting office for a time, but now remains as a freight only line. 2194:, one of only two working watermills in the West Midlands. The mill is privately owned but is open to the public several times a year. 2168:, with an area of 2,224.2 acres (9.001 km), is one of the largest urban parks in England. It is used as part of the course for the 998:. Upon King Richard II's death in 1400, Thomas de Beauchamp was returned his possessions, although he died the following year. In 1446, 4052: 2795:: Bardolph, get thee before to Coventry; fill me a bottle of sack: our soldiers shall march through: we’ll to Sutton-Co’fil’ to-night. 825:

passes through. Whilst the road ultimately connects Gloucestershire to South Yorkshire, locally, the road was important for connecting

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A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical: Of the Various Countries, Places, and Principal Natural Objects in the World

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In the 20th century, Sutton Coldfield continued to grow. The areas on the fringes of the district remained rural up until the end of

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Some of Sutton Coldfield's most prominent buildings were constructed or underwent changes during this time. For example, the current

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obtained the remainder of the interests from her sister. Isabella died in 1476, leaving the manor in the possession of her husband,

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collected the profits of the land whilst Anne was in her infancy. Anne died in 1448, and the estate and earldom passed to her aunt

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was passed on 23 June 1874, with construction starting in October 1881 and services beginning in 1884. The line was extended to

7359: 3550: 2405:, a relic of Sutton Coldfield's former status as a municipal borough, now serves as a theatre, conference, and function venue. 1712: 1476: 1439: 1409:, who was the husband of Wilson's stepdaughter. Along with the hall, Lord Folliott enclosed 60 acres (24 ha) of woodland. 1070: 1043: 1011: 953: 3689: 2615:

which was run by Midland Classic. Arriva Midlands operate service 110 up to every 15 minutes between Birmingham and Tamworth.

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at the south and north ends of their 5-mile (8.0 km) parallel run), and T5 at Shenstone. It also has easy access to the

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which governs the town and its surrounding areas by running local services and electing a mayor to the council. It is in the

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acquired an asylum and sanatorium at Driffold House (now the Royal cinema), Maney, where he researched pulmonary disease.

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to create a new council and decide which powers to transfer. The first parish council election took place on 5 May 2016.

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regular local concerts and is a registered charity. There are two major amateur theatres in the Sutton Coldfield area;

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is situated between the two. "Coldfield" denotes an area of land on the side of hill that is exposed to the weather.

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to the centre of Birmingham, Sutton is mostly a commuter dormitory town for people who work in Birmingham. The 1955

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described Sutton Coldfield as "a place of no very particular note, beyond an occasional pic-nic excursion". In the

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on each Tuesday and an annual fair on the eve of Holy Trinity in the village. Sutton did not establish itself as a

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built across wet land, similar to others discovered elsewhere in the country. A burnt mound was also discovered in

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A number of local cricket clubs play in the Sutton Coldfield area. Walmley, Sutton Coldfield and Four Oak Saints.

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MP, the Sutton Coldfield Civic Society and various local residents. On Thursday, 12 June 2014 government minister

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by James Brogden. Sutton Park was the site of a portal between the physical world and the spirit world of Un.

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Near to Langley Mill Farm is Fox Hollies, where archaeological surveys have uncovered flints dating from the

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By the beginning of the 16th century, the town of Sutton Coldfield had started to decay as a result of the

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was noted as being in the possession of the de Bereford family of Wishaw as early as the mid-13th century.

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New Hall Primary and Children's Centre, Little Sutton, Coppice Primary, Hill West and Mere Green Combined

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which was opened formally on 29 August 2005. It has an area of 160 acres (0.65 km) and within it is

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Coldfield, and it was not until the turn of the century that ordinary workers were able to move as well.

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on the continent in the fifth century, the area of Sutton Coldfield, still undeveloped, passed into the

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facilities. Another hospital in Sutton Coldfield is Sutton Cottage Hospital, which is operated by the

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Nature Reserve, in Walmley, and Hill Hook Nature Reserve. On the border between Sutton Coldfield and

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were constructed causing considerable objection as many local landmarks were lost to the developers.

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was able to, and the market appears to have fallen out of use, as a new charter was later granted to

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in the area is most visible in Sutton Park, where a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long preserved section of

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The increasing population of Sutton Coldfield parish was recognised in the mid-19th century and new

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near Walmley, is a double-moated hall used as a private residence. Demolished manor houses include

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On 1 March 2015, a new Sutton Coldfield parish council was formally incorporated. This handed over

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offices were designed by G. Bidlake. A fire station was also constructed further down Mill Street.

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Throughout the 15th century, Sutton Coldfield developed a military connection, due in part to Sir

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During the 12th and 13th centuries, religious activities were carried out at the free chapel of

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During the 1830s, municipal corporations were investigated due to corrupt practices within the

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and Four Oaks Hall, designed by William Wilson. William Wilson is also known to have designed

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Sutton Coldfield, 1974–84: The Story of a Decade: a Look at Life and Events in the Royal Town

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transmitter is situated north of the town which provides television and radio signals to the

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Three Hundred Years of a Family Living; Being a History of the Rilands of Sutton Coldfield

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Three Hundred Years of a Family Living; Being a History of the Rilands of Sutton Coldfield

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for the couple in 1680. Another of his works in the town was Four Oaks Hall, designed for

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Sutton Coldfield, specifically the aforementioned Sutton Park, is a pivotal location in

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Chapel, built around 1834. The building is now used for offices and is Grade II listed.

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construction was authorised on 6 August in the same year. The WWMJR company merged with

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is said to have stayed at the 'Three Tuns' following the destruction of his home in the

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Lichfield Road from Vesey Gardens looking west into the High Street conservation area.

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Sutton Coldfield has been an affluent area in the past leading to the construction of

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coronation. It also appears that, whilst residing in New Hall, he helped ferment the

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preached a vitriolic sermon at Sutton Church on Sunday 17 October 1714, which fuelled

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This became known as Southun or Sutton; "ton" meaning the town stead to the south of

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retired to New Hall, the home of his once-removed first cousin, George Sacheverell.

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General Report of the Board of Trade on the Railway and Canal Bills of Session 1859

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The life of William Hutton, stationer, of Birmingham, and the history of his family

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operated by National Express West Midlands. This partially replaced service X12 to

2540: 2427: 2285: 2152: 1543: 1329: 1174: 1146: 945: 759: 689: 590: 4111:"Continuity And Discontinuity in The Landscape: Roman to Medieval in Sutton Chase" 7847: 7767: 7615: 6806: 6702: 6646: 6604: 6429: 6323: 6218: 5619:"The ten most expensive places to live in Britain... and ten budget alternatives" 5606: 4643: 3711: 3590: 3496: 3486: 3432: 3417: 3288: 3183: 3133: 3038: 2845: 2762: 2639: 2555: 2532: 2438: 2337: 2274: 2238: 2218: 2210: 2198: 2183: 2120: 1970: 1773:). Within the City of Birmingham metropolitan borough, it comprises the wards of 1766: 1704: 1592: 1484: 1443: 1333: 1317: 1297: 1263: 1216:

Charnells leased it for 20 years to Henry Goodere, who transferred the rights to

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It is not known exactly when the village of Sutton began to develop but in 1300,

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The Parade in the town centre is the main destination and terminus for numerous

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being the terminus. An Act of Parliament for the continuation of the railway to

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is on Reddicap Heath Road in the east of the town. Opposite the school is The

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was formed. More recently, areas of the town centre have been pedestrianised.

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The notable people who were born or have lived in Sutton Coldfield include:

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and other large houses. Several have been renovated into hotels such as the

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Following his trial and three-year suspension from preaching, the violently

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contribution to the nationwide rioting the following Wednesday, the day of

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and executed, meaning that the manor was passed to his only surviving son,

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There are also a number of primary schools located in the town including:

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for the area. Also located on the north-eastern outskirts of the area is

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to form Bracebridge Pool, now in Sutton Park, which he used for fishing.

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until 1974, when it was amalgamated into the City of Birmingham and the

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to the South, via junctions 5 (Castle Bromwich), J6 (Gravelly Hill, or

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The manor of Sutton was not the only manor house within Sutton, as the

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Jones, Douglas V. (1990). "Chapter III: Langley, Wishaw and Moxhull".

4285: 1014:, although this was contested by her three older half-sisters. In his 7990: 7985: 7955: 7945: 7870: 7787: 7782: 7777: 7706: 7701: 7696: 7318: 7298: 7191: 7181: 7126: 7116: 7111: 7096: 6712: 6636: 6319:"Hanging Out With the Northern Boys, the UK's Finest Retiree Rap Act" 5642: 5623: 5406:

A New Miscellany-at-Law: Yet Another Diversion for Lawyers and Others

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Bradshaw's Descriptive Railway Hand-book of Great Britain and Ireland

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West Midlands Regional Research Framework for Archaeology, Seminar 2

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On Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield is served by a police station,

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The manor remained in the possession of the Crown until 1135, when

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to the west of the town. The town is bypassed to the north by the

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In 1242, when the manor was passed to Ela Longespee, the widow of

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Warden and Society of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield (1853).

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A History of Birmingham Places & Placenames . . . from A to Y

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A History of the County of Warwick: Volume 4: Hemlingford Hundred

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A History of Birmingham Places & Placenames . . . from A to Y

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A History of Birmingham Places & Placenames . . . from A to Y

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, biographies, Mr Justice Zacaroli

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Further evidence of pre-Roman human habitation are preserved in

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Sutton Coldfield and its surrounding suburbs are governed under

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Holy Trinity Church on Trinity Hill north of Sutton town centre

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years ago, since then the boundaries have remained unchanged.

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UK parliamentary constituencies (left) and city council wards

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Listed residential properties at the top of Coleshill Street.

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In 1974, Sutton Coldfield became part of Birmingham when the

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In Four Oaks is the Church of All Saints which is a Grade B

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The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield: A Commemorative History

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Gilmour, Ian; Riot, risings and revolution (London, 1992);

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Victorian and Edwardian Warwickshire: from old photographs

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The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield—A Commemorative History

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Salzman, L. F. (1947). "The borough of Sutton Coldfield".

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A Short History of the Town and Chase of Sutton Coldfield

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The sign when entering The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield

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Sutton Coldfield Town Centre, Gracechurch Shopping Centre

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A New & Compendious History of the County of Warwick

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There is a fencing club, Sutton Coldfield Fencing Club.

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Public sculpture of Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull

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provides main hospital services to the town, including

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and adjacent golf course, with the park falling within

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was constructed in 1659 by William Wood to a design by

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with all Sutton Coldfield based publications such as

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confirmed during a special adjournment debate in the

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Clockwise from top: Sutton Coldfield Church Gardens,

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Holy Cross Infant and Junior Catholic Primary School

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of the name Sutton appears to be from "South Town".

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category:Construction Of Birmingham Mission Offices

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