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Solihull News

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It’s time to admit to something; I am from Solihull. I was born here (Solihull, not this website) and have lived here most of my life.

If you don’t know Solihull, you may be asking yourself: “What do I need to know about this place?”, and I would reply: “Keep reading and maybe you’ll find out.”

Sights

Want beautiful scenery? – You got it.

Want a town with all of the shopping chains you’d expect to see in any town across Britain? – We have ‘em.

Want a town noted for its historic architecture, which includes examples of timber-framed Tudor style houses and shops? – All here.

You want anything else? – Go somewhere like London.

Sounds

Ocean Colour Scene* & Duran Duran*. You can also hear planes as Birmingham International Airport is situated in Solihull.

Smells, tastes & touches

I regret starting the ’senses’ theme but I’ve come so far that I can’t really turn back. It’s probably best that you just try and imagine what Solihull smells, tastes and feels like.

Celebrity residents*

• W.H. Auden lived in Solihull until he was eight
• Steve Bruce
• Jasper Carrott
• Lucy Davis from The Office
• Dave Hill (Slade’s Guitarist)
• Richard Hammond from Top Gear grew up in Solihull and lived in Shirley
• Land Rover

* I can’t actually verify or prove any of these facts but I’m sure they’re all true.

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