Local History

Local Memories - Chelmsley Wood

Are you curious about what life was like in this area in the past? Are you interested in looking at the history of a house or building, what was there before and who has previously lived there?

Chelmsley Wood

Ancient location with a new role and home for more than 55,000 people. Shopping and many leisure amenities. With the adjoining neighbourhoods of Fordbridge and Smiths Wood it became part of Solihull Borough in 1974.

We're actively collecting your memories of Chelmsley Wood. Did you go to school here or work in the local area? Have you moved here more recently? Download our memory sheets and let us know what you think. We hope to feature your memories here.

Links

Chelmsley Wood Library

See http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/ for information that may help if you're tracing your ancestors in Chelmsley Wood.

Contact Details

Heritage & Local Studies, Central Library, Homer Road, Solihull B91 3RG

Telephone: 0121 704 6934

Email: heritage@solihull.gov.uk