It appears that the Parish magazines for Solihull started publication in 1880, and that the monthly magazines in this volume are for the first three years of publication. The magazines are interesting because they record baptisms, marriages and burials - and also because they list subscribers to various parish charities. Some historical articles are included, and of course the calendar of parish activities for each month. A fascinating insight into village life in the period. Kindly loaned to the project from the private collection of Martin Harrison.

A summary of the main records of Rowington, and short history of the parish. It was written in 1896 by J W Ryland after he had undertaken considerable research into the records, since he had become a Feoffee of the Charities in Rowington, and needed to know what he had taken on. Lists local deeds (including a transcription of a 1550 manuscript listing many local landowners), summarises local history and has extracts from the parish chest and accounts. Many contemporary photographs included. Name and place index at the end. Very useful for anyone with ancestors from Rowington. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH.

Robert Pemberton wrote this history of Solihull, drawing on the work of Canon Evans (vicar from 1872 to 1894) and assisted by P E Martineau. It summarises the history of the parish, the church, and the Grammar School. It also describes the records existing, including the Registers, Churchwardens accounts, and so on. Extracts from the accounts are included. Beautifully illustrated with many contemporary photographs and engravings. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH

T W Downing was the Vicar of Knowle from 1901 until 1931, and was inspired to write this study of the records of Knowle Church by the then Bishop of Birmingham. It covers the Registers from 1682 to 1812, Churchwardens Accounts up to about 1840, with extracts of other Manorial records which were then mostly in private hands, and includes a history of the foundation and development of the Church. Includes a name index. Beautifully illustrated with a number of contemporary photographs. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH

Written by William Cooper following a flood which destroyed some of the Beaudesert Church records - he wanted to ensure that these valuable records were 'preserved for all time'. Covers the registers from 1607 to 1837, many Manorial and Parish records, with a history of the Church. Includes a name index. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH

Excellent history of Wooton Wawen and summary of the available records. Includes transcription of the parish registers from 1546 to 1700. Many contemporary photographs. Name and place index included. Valuable resource for anyone with ancestors from Wootton Wawen. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH.