We would like to thank and celebrate FOLIO and the inspirational amount of effort they have put in to the Telling Sutton’s Stories project, funded by Sutton Coldfield NNS. The project has exceeded all expectations thanks to FOLIO’s hard work and passion.
In 2021 during and after social isolation, residents have
been able to come together, regaining their sense of belonging in the
community, united by the place in which they live. Residents have attended virtual talks about
local history, attended pop up exhibitions where they could access historic
maps and photographs, and even contributed memories and experiences of Sutton
Coldfield to create a song sung together in local woodland around a campfire.
Over the year, the project has engaged with over 650 Sutton
Coldfield residents by hosting an incredible 21 virtual and in-person events. Community
venues have ranged from residential homes to cub scout huts, located from
Banners Gate to Whitehouse Common.
It’s not too late to be part of the project. You can explore other people’s memories, knowledge and experiences of Sutton Coldfield, or contribute your own, on an interactive map at: