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Fillongley, West Midlands

Fillongley maps

Historic maps of Fillongley and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Fillongley maps

Fillongley map

Historic map of Fillongley

West Midlands map

Illustrated Victorian map of West Midlands

Fillongley map

Historic Map of any Fillongley postcode

Fillongley maps
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Fillongley photos

We have no photos of Fillongley, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Astley, Meriden

Fillongley books

Displaying 3 of 4 books about Fillongley and the local area.   View all Fillongley books

West Midlands Living Memories
Paperback
£14

Stourbridge Living Memories
Paperback
£13

Wolverhampton Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13

Fillongley books
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Memories of Fillongley

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West Midlands memories

Chemo Woods

We moved from Aston, (Lichfield Road) to Tile cross, in 1948. Talk about a breath of fresh air??

We soon discovered Chelmsley woods, it was a grand trek, down Bell lane, past the smithy on the right and down to "Ye Olde Bell" .

Acoss the fields at the back of the bell, past the bomb crater, and... [more]

Shared on 10 November 2007 by Norm Bourne.

The Blue Bell Wood

Having recently moved to Kingshust from Aston it was wonderful to have Chelmsley Wood within walking distance. Taking a picnic we would set off and thoroughly enjoy the walk, climbing over the style and venturing into the woods especially when the wood was carpeted with the most amazing blue bells. We would play hide and seek and be amazed... [more]

Shared on 28 October 2007 by Lynda Ridgard.

Earlsdon

We moved into Earlsdon from Wales in 1965 and stayed with my aunty who lived in Belvedere Road. Such a big house with three floors and close to the Spencer Park tennis courts as I recall. The bus used to stop right outside the front door (no 1 in those days) and take us into town and park at Broadgate. We'd... [more]

Shared on 14 August 2009 by Shirley Jones.

Fishy Moores

I remember the strange triangular shaped building where my Mum and I used to walk down the back, down the cobbled road to Fishy Moores. We used to have to join the queue outside until the lady on the door called us in when there was a table free. There was a section up on raised platform inside, and I used... [more]

Shared on 30 April 2007 by Cathy Clapinson.

Extracts From Fillongley & West Midlands books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Fillongley, inspired by Frith photos.

Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration

In the early 1960s there was not only the development of Sutton College, but a new Petty Sessional Court House and Divisional Police Headquarters were also completed. Up until then the police headquarters had been in Station Street, where they had once formed part of a public house. Earl Jellicoe opened the new fire station in 1963. It provided a drill ground, hose drying and drill tower, garages, workshops, space... [more]

This is an extract from Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration.
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Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration

Just down the road from the 1881 cemetery is the Good Hope Hospital. Originally Sutton was served by a cottage hospital that was opened in 1907 but, despite being extended in 1911, it could not cope with the demands that were being placed on it. Sutton was growing and the need for another general hospital to serve the district was also growing. It was suggested that as a house... [more]

This is an extract from Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration.
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Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration

The Second World War broke out in 1939 and the Park again played its part when tank testing took place there; a Civil Defence camp was built near Powell's Pool; German and Italian prisoners of war were interned near Longmoor Pool and some heathland was cultivated near Streetly, all in aid of the war effort.

This is an extract from Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration.
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