Solihull Council's archives & local studies at The Core Library. Gathering, preserving & sharing the heritage of the Borough of Solihull. Also run Solihull YAC.
Local artist Jenniemyma has begun her 3-day live drawing project decorating our new public street piano on Jubilee Walk.
Pop by and see her beautiful artwork based on the fascinating history of #Solihull come to life.
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Our annual exhibition for BHM is on at Solihull Library throughout October and November. We have workshops on Saturday 26th October and Saturday 30th November. We hope you can make it. Give us a follow and retweet.
A #ThrowbackThursday look through the archives at the history of the isolation hospitals in #Solihull - Olton Isolation Hospital, Marston Green Smallpox Hospital, and the national Isolation Hospital at Catherine-de-Barnes.
More at https://t.co/DM5OBet4nY
#BackToSchool fifty years ago in #Solihull saw the first pupils begin secondary school under a new comprehensive education system
https://t.co/oEdj4fSdCl
The Elmdon Park Support Group are happy to reveal their latest project: The Twitter Triangle. After weeks of hard work, the Triangle is now finished, offering a delightful meeting spot in the park #loveyourparks#lovehorace
Live in Solihull? Have your say on arts and culture so we get a clearer understanding of the events and activities you enjoy and take part in. Please fill out the short survey and enter a £100 prize draw here: https://t.co/66nYiSTrwr - read more here https://t.co/XNifCA4LYP
We enjoyed an afternoon of great entertainment from performers representing the diverse culture of Solihull. Hosted by Solihull Council as part of the Borough’s Refugee Week celebrations.
#solihull#refugeeweek
#OTD#OnThisDay 22 June 1934 the first county secondary school in #Solihull district - Sharmans Cross Senior School #Shirley - was officially opened. Previously, children attended the same school aged 5-14.
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Commemorate the 80th anniversary of #DDay with us this evening at our beacon lighting ceremony in Elmdon Park, outside Elmdon Church.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/2G8o2RoVRY
On this day we're 70 years as a borough! 📜
Tracey Williams, archivist and local studies librarian in Solihull, has created this fantastic video about the history of Solihull 📹
Check it out ⬇️
https://t.co/EfvWshW9SG
Do you know about Solihull's heritage? 📜
Our consultation is looking for residents to have their say on the heritage assets in the Borough
Fill in our survey here ➡️ https://t.co/eWcoVpE2Ur
Read more about it on our website 🖇️ https://t.co/clYiiYmuOk
#OTD#OnThisDay 22 May 1944 carrier pigeon "Old Billy" flew from Streetsbrook Road to Poplar Road #Solihull carrying a cheque for the Salute the Soldier national savings campaign #WW2
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