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Solihull Information In the West Midlands region of England, 9 miles from Birmingham city centre there sits a one of the most prosperous towns in England called Solihull. It is a fairly large town with a population of almost 95,000. Solihull is the administrative centre of the larger Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, the borough has a population of about 200,000. Those living or born in Solihull are generally referred to as Silhillians. Urbs in Rure (meaning Town in the Country) is the motto for the town of Solihull. The name “Solihull” came about in earlier days because it was located on a hill of stiff red soil that turn to sticky mud in wet weather. Therefore from “soily hill” it eventually ended up being named Solihull. The town is estimated to be at least 1000 years old and is believed to have started as a clearing in the forest where people would come to trade. It is said to have come into existence in the early 19th century when it was founded as a market town. With time it developed to became an important stop for the passing coaches and mail Solihull is renowned for the historic architecture, which includes surviving examples of timber framed Tudor style houses and shops. Another example for its historic architecture is the historic Solihull School that dates from 1560 however it has moved from its original site. Another prime example is the red sandstone parish church of St. Alphege which also dates from the 16th century and is a large and handsome example of classical British Church architecture. It has a traditional spire 168 feet (51 metre) high hence making it visible from a great distance. It is located at the head of High Street in Solihull and is listed as a Grade I building. It was founded in about 1220 by Hugh de Oddingsell. A chantry chapel was also founded there by Sir William de Oddingsell in 1277 and the upper chapel in St Alphege was built for a chantry. The priest lived and had his sacristy in a crypt chapel underneath, and the fireplace there can still be seen.

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