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This local history of Warwickshire (now West Midlands) describes the area known as Solihull Lodge in the Victorian period. The area is part of the village of Shirley. During the 19th century it was an area of meadows, pastures, narrow country lanes, fords, mills - both wind and water, beerhouses and large residences and small cottages. The book includes the origin of the name, land usage, local families and industry.
Contents
Part 1 The location of Solihull Lodge; the origin of the name; what is known of the early history of the area. Part 2 Farming: The location of individual farms; land usage. Part 3 Local families: who they were; where they lived; the relationships which existed between the families of the area; the size of the households; the employment of servants. Part 4 Industry: where the various industries were located and at what point in the history of the area; how did their existence affect the make-up of the community?. Part 5 Roads, canals and railway: how did they develop and how did their development affect the area?. Part 6 The 20th century. (Part contents)
