sharing Solihull's local history
Solihull’s first public recreation ground, Malvern Park, was officially opened on 10th July 1926 by Mrs Maurice Davis of Berry Hall. The name is derived from Simon de Malverne who is known to have owned the site in 1332.
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The history of Solihull Council’s Mayoral vehicle (“SOL 1”) is a long and interesting one and coincides with Solihull becoming a Borough in 1954. Being a Borough meant that Solihull would also have a Mayor for this first time. It was usual practice for Boroughs to have a Mayoral limousine in which the Mayor would be driven to official engagements.
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