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During the reign of Henry V (1413-22), several pools were constructed, probably for the Earl of Warwick, in what was later to become Sutton Park.

This hotel is on Penns Lane, near Walmley, south of Sutton Coldfield.

This was given impetus by the visit of the Empress of Germany and the discovery of spa water in 1891.

During the reign of Henry V (1413-22), several pools were constructed, probably for the Earl of Warwick, in what was later to become Sutton Park.

The George & Dragon public house in the foreground (left) was demolished in 1964 to allow very long concrete pillars to be transported around the corner.

This hotel is on Penns Lane, near Walmley, south of Sutton Coldfield.

This picturesque area of narrow streets sits alongside the ancient fishing quay of Sutton's Pool.

The small school (note the bell in the bell-cote) has been replaced with three other larger establishments, which gives us some idea of the growth the village has experienced.

This picturesque area of narrow streets sits alongside the ancient fishing quay of Sutton's Pool.

Had the Lancashire, Derbyshire & East Coast Railway had its way, their main line would have run from Warrington to Sutton-on-Sea.

Sutton Park is a National Nature Reserve, which puts it among the top rank of our protected areas.

Designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, (who, obviously, also worked on London's St Pancras station) and built in 1864, this was the third house on the site and at the time of the photograph was owned by the

Sutton Park is a National Nature Reserve, which puts it among the top rank of our protected areas.

The Lincolnshire coast is well known for its sandy beaches, and Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea are outstanding, as this photograph shows.

With 2,500 acres of heathland, ancient woodland and wetland, Sutton Park constitutes the finest countryside in the county.

The Lincolnshire coast is well known for its sandy beaches, and Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea are outstanding, as this photograph shows.

With 2,500 acres of heathland, ancient woodland and wetland, Sutton Park constitutes the finest countryside in the county.

It is an exuberant William and Mary cum Queen Anne style building in brick and stone, and is now offices.

The brick buildings at the far end, their six windows facing the camera, were demolished in the 1970s for the widening of Sutton Court Road.

Sadly the trees have gone, along with the house on the far left, which was part of Sutton High School for Boys.

This view is taken from the steps up to the sea wall behind the dunes, and looks across the small resort of Sandilands, just south of Sutton on Sea.

According to Christine Smith (author of 'Sutton Coldfield under the Earls of Warwick'), on the death of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart), Lord Bassett enclosed a hunting ground - Bassett's Heath

Although it is the church serving the parish of Hooton, St Paul's Church sits much closer to the nearby village of Little Sutton.

Eight miles further north along the coast is Sutton on Sea, another seaside resort somewhat overshadowed by Mablethorpe, the two linked by caravan sites.