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The Royal Charter: King Henry VIII granted the town its Royal title in 1528 at the request of Bishop Vesey, officially naming it the “Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.

The Healthiest Town: In the 19th century, it was promoted as the “healthiest town in the Midlands” due to its high elevation and the fresh, clean air of the Park.

Shakespeare Connection: Sutton Coldfield is immortalised in literature; William Shakespeare mentions the town by name in his play Henry IV, Part 1.

Roman Roots: A remarkably well-preserved section of Icknield Street, an ancient Roman road, still runs directly through the heart of Sutton Park.

Europe’s Largest Urban Park: Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe, covering over 2,400 acres of ancient woodland, seven lakes, and wild heathland.

Birth of the Girl Guides: The first-ever Girl Guide troop in the world was formed in Sutton Coldfield in 1910, following the famous Boy Scout rally at Crystal Palace.

The Bishop’s 51 Houses: In the 16th century, Bishop Vesey built 51 unique stone houses to improve the town’s standing; several of these “Vesey Houses” are still lived in today.

The 1957 World Jamboree: Sutton Park hosted the 50th Anniversary World Scout Jamboree, welcoming over 33,000 scouts from 87 different countries to the town.

A “Town of Two Counties”: Until 1974, Sutton Coldfield was historically part of Warwickshire. Even today, many residents still include “Warwickshire” in their postal addresses.

The Murder Mystery & The Law: A famous 1817 mystery in Sutton Park (the Mary Ashford case) led to the last ever “Trial by Battle” in English law before the practice was abolished.