Sutton Coldfield Local History Research Group

In this little black book ‘Wandering among the Aisles’ which has graced the library shelves for umpteen years, Bernard McEvoy, in 1878, wrote of his visits to all the churches in Sutton Coldfield at that time.  His object was to give his impr...

This report by the Department of Archaeology and Local History, City Museums & Art Gallery, Birmingham on the archaeological implications of development in the central area of Sutton Coldfield was written in July 1979.  It gives an insigh...

This useful guide book to Sutton Park was first published in Easter 1965. One of its Editors was Peter Wilfred James who was renowned for his study of lichens in the park.  Yvonne Moore has made this scan of the guide but added to it some int...

This History of Sutton Coldfield was written by Reverend William Kirkpatrick Riland Bedford, the longest-serving of any Rector of Holy Trinity Parish Church (forty-two years), who retired in 1892.  It was not the only book he wrote as he is a...

In this book you may recognise some of the legends that have cropped up about Bishop Vesey over the years.  Whilst a very entertaining read, these ‘tales’ blend fact with fiction and you should seek elsewhere for original sources!

This selection comprises a large proportion of the guide books, mainly produced by Sutton Corporation, which are held at Sutton Coldfield Library, Local Studies Department, under reference SH97SUT.  Most have yellow bindings which makes them ...

This delightful little book, aimed specifically at junior citizens, is also good read for those adults who are beginning to explore Sutton Coldfield’s rich history.  If this doesn’t whet your appetite to build up your knowledge of the town, n...

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 h...

This delightful little book approaches the history of Sutton Coldfield from a different perspective, with an unusual map of Sutton Park and also some pretty pen and ink drawings. Both the park and the town are charmingly described and there is als...