Solihull – a neighbourhood of Birmingham
Solihull as a ward based neighbourhood has a population of just over 10,000. Note: As a larger district covering other Birmingham wards. it has a population of more than 103,000.
Solihull We Are is a digital space for finding out more about Solihull and its community and is a digital collaboration with people who live and work in Solihull.
Use our interactive map or search features to find out more about Solihull. Use community to make useful connections. Take a look at posts and perhaps make a contribution by connecting with us.
History
Solihull has a strong industrial and manufacturing history having been at the centre of the Midlands nail making industry during the 19th century and then being home during the 20th century to both the Kalamazoo paper factory and the Austin motor company's Longbridge factory.
Pre-Roman times, it is believed that the area of Solihull belonged to the Celtic tribe.
Evidence of Roman occupation was discovered by chance when, close to Bristol Road South, Pigeon House near Hill Top Road was demolished in c1921 (as the Bristol Road was being widened) and the Solihull hoard of 16 Roman coins was found buried there.
Places of historical interest
St. Laurence's Church dates back to the 12th Century
The Great Stone Inn is a fascinating building with a medieval timber framed hall.
Close by is The Great Stone itself.
There is also a 17th Century village pound where stray animals were kept.
Locals used to describe Solihull as "where they sell beer by the Stone and ale by the Pound" in reference to these places.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital on Bristol Road dates back to 1840.
Parks, waterways and open spaces to enjoy
Victoria Common
Ley Hill Park
Manor Farm Park
The River Rea
Manor Farm Park - Weoley Castle Ruins
Your Place Your Space
This platform, created and managed by Your Place Your Space, is a shared digital space that, together with community, will grow as a place where people can follow what’s happening, share their memories and together influence the future.
Birmingham is renowned for its creativity and its creatives and this digital space is where we invite people to showcase their passions and play their part in the future of their neighbourhood and their city.
Connect with us
We’d love to hear from you. Tell us more about your neighbourhood and tell us what you’d like to see going forward. Share your passions for your place with us.
Let's connect and show you what we can do together
However you want to engage and connect with Solihull and its community to drive social and economic impact, let’s meet and discuss how together we can create and grow a digital space to support your vision for your organisation.
Connect with us HERE
Alternatively contact:
Jonathan Bostock
Email: jonathan.bostock@yourplaceyourspace.com
0121 4105520
Community with shared values
Solihull We Are is all about engaging local people and connecting community with business for increased social and economic impact.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Connect with us HERE
Alternatively contact:
Debra Power
Email: debra.power@yourplaceyourspace.com
0121 4105520
Solihull We Are – Placemaking with community
Solihull We Are is brought to you by YourPlaceYourSpace, in a partnership that connects community with the vision of Solihull, the history of Solihull and all the developments taking place in the area.
We’d love to hear from you and have you involved in our exciting vision for this fascinating part of Birmingham.