Scenes from Sutton's Past: A Closer Look at Aspects of the History of Sutton Coldfield, Roger (edit). Lea

What have the following to do with the History of Sutton Coldfield?

• Captain Browning and his Merryweather
• Three cellars, one for coal, one for wine and one for beer
• An inadequate supply of ploughs
• Four oak trees in line towards the gate of park house
• A jaw-bone containing two teeth of great age

Who or what?

• Was stretched on tenters in the backside
• His cooking utensils consisted of one iron pot and an old brass kettle
• Was set upon near Canwell by 100 Tamworth men arrayed in manner of war
• Epidemic originated from a contaminated water supply
• Mistress would be paid £15 per annum

In seeking the answers to such questions, the authors of this book have been able to shine new light on the history of Sutton Coldfield: for them, our local history came vividly to life in the process.