Solihull Council's archives & local studies at The Core Library. Gathering, preserving & sharing the heritage of the Borough of Solihull. Also run Solihull YAC.

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The Heritage Gallery @SolLibraries @coretheatresol has an exhibition until 15 Feb by members of the #HongKong community in #Solihull including migrant stories and a brief history of Hong Kong #ThrowbackThursday @solihullculture
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The #Solihull & #Birmingham #Caribbean #FamilyHistory group @CfhgMedia will be holding an open day at The Core Library, Solihull this Saturday 30 Nov 2024 10am-4pm. For detailed timings see @SolLibraries event page: tinyurl.com/cfgh-open-day-20…
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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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Drop into the Core #Solihull before 16 Nov to see our #SolihullRemembers Wall of Memory #RemembranceDay display featuring details of individual veterans. To add your own card visit us or see solihulllife.org/remembrance… #ThrowbackThursday
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Replying to @SolihullCouncil
@SolihullCouncil 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.
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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 wp.me/p3U4yO-1Z9
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As part of BHM2024, our annual exhibition throughout October and November is now on at Solihull Library. #BHM
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#BackToSchool fifty years ago in #Solihull saw the first pupils begin secondary school under a new comprehensive education system wp.me/p3U4yO-1xZ
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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
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Our historic Berkswell Windmill is open on Saturday 10th August, 12-4pm. Live music, tours & cream teas. £5 cash adults
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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: loom.ly/fMYlnrE - read more here loom.ly/sVFBhdE
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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
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#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. wp.me/p3U4yO-3b9
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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 👉 loom.ly/Qg50DOc
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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 ⬇️ youtu.be/T7UeLUMUQvw

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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 ➡️ loom.ly/WNoAobY Read more about it on our website 🖇️ loom.ly/sfUWEGc
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For #LocalHistoryMonth and #ThrowbackThursday we have a new Poem for #Knowle created for @SolLibraries by @LoanPoetry poet Jonny Fluffypunk after a guided walk by @KnowleSociety history team. Thanks also to @VisitKnowle wp.me/p3U4yO-3dc
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#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 wp.me/p3U4yO-26W
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