Nostalgic memories of Sutton Coldfield's local history

Share your own memories of Sutton Coldfield and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 17 of 17 in total

I was in Watson House since the age of 7 with my brothers and sisters Linda, Noel, Pam, Kevin, Myra, Karen. I went to Boldmere High School, I made lots of friends, my best friend were Irene Bicknell and Diane Hull, if you know them please let me know. It was a 5 minute walk to my school, I was always called for my mate and we had such a great laugh, I was always sticking up for my mates but I did get told off ...see more
I lived in no. 3 The Driffold. I attended Town County Primary and then John Willmott Grammar School. I have the happiest memories of living there with Sutton Park just down the road. We used to play near the duck pond identifying all the ducks and fishing- trying to catch pike. We cycled everywhere. In the summer we'd cycle to the outdoor swimming pool and spend all day there swimming in the pool and the lake. ...see more
I met my wife Jean Izon in Streetly, she was born in Bridle Lane. There was a holiday camp for children from Walsall right opposite. A church and housing estate now occupy the site [Bridle Wood]. Her father was the local coal merchant [he wore a suit on weekdays] and they had a phone in the house [strange to a boy from Walsall[. We were married by the Rev Alan Holt at All Saints Church in 1966. We are ...see more
I lived in Goldieslie Road (from 1966 - 1979) and went to the Town County Primary School (juniors). I used to walk to school past the Driffold every day (unless I took the 107 bus!) Sometimes I walked up through the gardens. I had a friend called Michelle who lived in the Driffold and I used to call for her. We used to dawdle our way to school via the top road and down past the "Cup". I've tried to find ...see more
I was known as Beryl Pooley. I lived in Copley House from 1942 til 1954 or 1956, I can't quite remember. I remember Sutton Park where we went on Saturdays, wooding. The wood was for the fireplace. I remember being cold and used to sit close to the fireplace but wound up with chilblains... if anyone knows what they were, ha ha. Anyway the memories were good. Had to walk a long way to school. Boldmere ...see more
What a delight to find this site and the photographs of Sutton Coldfield. I too have memories of a children's home but mine were of Watson House. From what I remember it was a big beautiful Tudor-built house, with the biggest in and out drive I have ever had the pleasure of being permitted to walk on without being chased off, the sound of the gravel beneath my child sized shoes always amused me. I often think of ...see more
I spent 9 years from the age of 6 to 14 years old, (1936 to 1944) living in the Princess Alice Home & Orphanage in Sutton Coldfield. I do not recognise any of the pictures on this website. So I am presuming there have been many changes, besides the demolition of the Home and surrounding property. I do remember spending so many weekends in Sutton Park, just a short walk from the Home. It felt longer when I ...see more