@SolihullLife

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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solihulllife.org/
Joined October 2013
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Touchwood@wearetouchwood7 Nov 2024
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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@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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As part of BHM2024, our annual exhibition throughout October and November is now on at Solihull Library. #BHM
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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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Solihull Life retweeted
Touchwood@wearetouchwood22 Jun 2024
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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Kingshurst locals have banded together to craft over 5,000 poppies in a cascade tribute to D-Day birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

The ladies crafting 5,000 poppies cascade for D-Day tribute

Kingshurst locals have banded together to craft over 5,000 poppies in a cascade tribute to D-Day

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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
Captain Alan O'Brien, Elaine Butler, the Mayor of Solihull and Elmdon Church Rector Bekah Clark

ALT Captain Alan O'Brien, Elaine Butler, the Mayor of Solihull and Elmdon Church Rector Bekah Clark

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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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A Postcard from Balsall Common is now open at Balsall Common Library until the end of May so do pop in & reminisce about the village. If you have any stories to share, fill out a postcard & peg it on our washing line. There's also a Reminiscence Café on Thu 23 May from 2.30-4pm.
Picture of poster saying A postcard from Balsall Common, with backdrop of pictures of Balsall local history

ALT Picture of poster saying A postcard from Balsall Common, with backdrop of pictures of Balsall local history

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This year Solihull celebrates its 50th, 60th and 70th anniversaries! Find out more about our history here - loom.ly/RC9i0lw
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Solihull Life retweeted
Solihull CEP@SolihullCEP_27 Feb 2024
📣Our ‘My Community, My Heritage, My Place’ exhibition is now up in the @coretheatresol courtyard gallery!📣 We’ve been working with 17 Solihull schools to support children to share and explore themes of culture, identity and home through the arts! Available until 12th March!
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‘Once, Twice, Three times a Borough’ - a local history talk by Solihull Council’s archivist and local studies librarian, Tracey Williams, in the Studio at The Core on 16 March. Book now at bit.ly/3SMqpBR
'Once, Twice, Three times a Borough' local history talk at The Core, Solihull

ALT 'Once, Twice, Three times a Borough' local history talk at The Core, Solihull

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Island Movements - An epic tale of a #Windrush family Join us for a short, moving #ballet that tells the story of a young soldier in WW2 and follows him and his family through their life in the UK. Book a free place now! tinyurl.com/5e8z33dj Core Library, 1st November, 2:00pm
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Please come and remember your loved ones and decorate a poppy that we will hang on the tree of remembrance in Chelmsley Wood Library for you. 👉For more information please contact Sharon Gates at [email protected] #wearecitizensadvice #solihull #rememeberenceday
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Today See you there Oaks and Shires , Elmdon Nature Park 7th October #outdoors #parks #castlebromichhistoricgardens #elmdon What3Words: glove.flank.hangs
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Solihull Life retweeted
BALH@BALHNews29 Jul 2023
Local History Photographer of the Year is back! This year's theme is 'Up My Street,' and we would like to see street images in your area. Find out more, and enter, here: ow.ly/2VCO50PkAkQ #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
A street with brightly coloured houses.

ALT A street with brightly coloured houses.

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🍯 The Solihull Young Archaeologists’ Club have curated an exhibition at The Core Library to celebrate the history of Elmdon Park, as part of this year's #FestivalOfArchaeology. Read more on our website 👉 solihull.gov.uk/news/young-a…
The Solihull Young Archaeologists’ Club on their dig in Elmdon Park in April 2023.

ALT The Solihull Young Archaeologists’ Club on their dig in Elmdon Park in April 2023.

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