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A country feel dominated most of Summer Lane

THE Colmore family was one of the richest in the history of Birmingham. Read

Garden of Eden in Summer Lane

IN THE early years of the 20th century, local folk believed that Summer Lane took its name from the beautiful flowers which had bloomed in its gardens back in the early 1800s. Read

George Mallen shares his memories of Birmingham

GEORGE Mallen explains why, despite now living in Brittany, the call of Birmingham is still powerful. Read

How Charles Adderley helped Birmingham families

LORD of the manor he may have been, but Charles Adderley was active in providing facilities for the well being of local people. Read