Places to see in ( Shirley - UK )
Places to see in ( Shirley - UK )
Shirley is a district of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the county of West Midlands, England. Historically part of Warwickshire, it is a residential and shopping neighbourhood, and a suburb of Solihull.
The earliest known settlement in the area was at Berry Mound in Solihull Lodge, part of West Shirley, which was the site of an Iron Age Hill Fort, a fortified village protected by earth banks, dating back to the 1st century BC and which covered approximately 11 acres (4.5 ha). The earth works can still be seen from the North Worcestershire Path which commences in Aqueduct Road, Majors Green. Shirley was part of the Manor of Ulverlei (now Olton) until the establishment of Solihull in the 12th or 13th centuries after which it became part of the parish of Solihull. Shirley developed slowly as a small village on Stratford Road, called Shirley Street through the settlement.
Shirley grew rapidly in the late 19th century and early 20th century, as people moved out of Birmingham, helped by the opening of the railway in 1908 as a Great Western route from Snow Hill railway station to Stratford upon Avon and on to Cheltenham. For a hundred years from the mid-19th century, Shirley had a racecourse, and this was supplemented by a public lido in Sansome Road, the Odeon Cinema on Stratford Road and the public library in Church Road, all in the 1930s.
Shirley also had its own council and council house. However, with the rise of Solihull, it became managed underneath the Solihull Council, becoming two district wards: Shirley and Shirley South; the council house has since been demolished.
Shirley has a public library and park, and some small patches of woodland at Bills Wood and Palmers Rough. There is also the nearby Stratford-upon-Avon Canal which provides a walking route into the Warwickshire countryside. There are several pubs in the area, the most prominent being the Saracens Head and the Plume of Feathers, in the centre of Shirley. Others close by include the Colebrook, the Red Lion, the Pump House and the Woodmans Rest. Shirley has an active Round Table who organised community event such as the annual beer festival and the donkey derby.
There are train services to Birmingham Moor Street station, Birmingham Snow Hill station and on to Stourbridge Junction in one direction and to Henley in Arden and Stratford Upon Avon in the other direction from Shirley railway station which is located in Haslucks Green Road. The North Warwickshire Line from Shirley railway station currently only runs as far as Stratford upon Avon railway station, however the line was a mainline continuing via Honeybourne railway station (which is on the Cotswold Line) as the Honeybourne Line to Cheltenham. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal skirts the western edge of Shirley, and it is possible to walk along this to Kings Norton 4 miles (6.4 km) away, or Stratford upon Avon, further in the other direction.
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2nd Hole at Shirley Park Golf Club
Deceptive short Par 4. Keep top the left of the marker post for a good birdie opportunity
Shirley Library
The new Shirley Library and Solihull Connect walk-in centre opened in Parkgate at 9.30am on Monday 19th May 2014. For opening hours and contact details see
Driving from Shirley to Townhill Park (Part 1)
Driving from Shirley to Townhill Park.
Southampton, United Kingdom
4th hole at Shirley Park Golf Club
A Par 5 with premium on hitting the fairway, to set up a possible birdie chance.
Freelance Programmer: the story of Dame Stephanie Shirley
In 1962 Dame Stephanie Shirley founded one of the UK's first software startups, dedicated to employing women software developers working part-time from home, which went on to be hugely successful. In this film she shares her inspirational story. Produced by Google as part of a series of short films highlighting women's involvement in the early days of computing.
Shirley Golf Club Leamington Spa Warwickshire
Shirley Golf Club could be closer to your doorstep than you think if you live in Leamington Spa Warwickshire. Even if you know the area well we are here to help you and can offer advice to help you make the right decision. Simply visit our website.
Driving from Shirley to Townhill Park (Part 3)
Driving from Shirley to Townhill Park.
Southampton, United Kingdom
3rd Hole at Shirley Park Golf Club
The 3rd Hole at Shirley Park. A par 3 of 162 yards to an uphill green. A tough hole to claim a Par
Shirley Baptist Church - Come along and check it out
Shirley Baptist Church in Solihull with a feel for some of our activities. A feel for the Sunday services and some of our activities through the week. Why don't you Come along and check it out. Sunday services at 10.00 with programmes for the whole family and in the evening at 6.30 pm. See more on our website shirleybaptist.org.uk
Driving by Shirley in Suffolk,New York
Shirley is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of Shirley was 27,854
The Museum of RAF Firefighting - an insight by the founder Steve Shirley filmed on 22 Sept 2019.
The Museum of RAF Firefighting is based at Normanby Enterprise Park Scunthorpe North Lincs. A must see display of 52 military and local authority appliances housed in an exquisite 85,000 sq ft building, along with a potential of displaying a further 20,000 exhibits, Steve Shirley the founder and chairman is aiming for the facility to become the largest National Fire Museum of England.
Dame Shirley Bassey -Spectre Premiere London-
SPECTRE World Premiere Red Carpet London at the Royal Albert Hall
Flight on Stratford Road Shirley
Part 1 of flight on The Green area by Village Hotel, Audi Dealership and TRW.
Shirley High Street
Shirley Is A Small Town In The Birmingham Area.
It's Located Beside Maypole, Marshall Lake, Hall Green & Solihull.
It Has Been Developed Over The Years With Openings Of Supermarket Chain Safeway Which Became Morrisons And Sainsbury's On Marshall Lake.
18th Hole at Shirley Park Golf Club
Par 5 finishing hole that can provide a great Birdie chance.
Shirley driving test centre : string of roundabouts on main Stratford Road
Further example of driving instruction.
America's Latest Miss Shirley Kellogg (1917)
American Miss Shirley Kellogg brings new motor scooter invention to England.
MS Miss Kellogg riding on stand up scooter with a motor; coming up street towards camera. CU Miss Kellogg standing with scooter.
CU as she shakes hands with a little boy who has a plain scooter; another boy and some women watch.
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Disability Golf at Shirley Golf Club (West Midlands, UK)
An introduction to the great golf activities available for the disabled at Shirley Golf Club, in the West Midlands, England.