Widney Manor

52°23′46″N 1°46′26″W / 52.396°N 1.774°W / 52.396; -1.774

Widney Manor is a suburb of the town of Solihull in the West Midlands of England.[1] The history of Widney Manor goes back to the 13th century.[2] In 1878, Widney Manor was one of the first suburbs of Birmingham laid out for the construction of villa residences for wealthy residents.[3]

The area is served by Widney Manor railway station, a golf course and health club.

References

  1. ↑ Handley, Edna G. (1992). Bentley Heath and Widney Manor: Including Memories of Old Bentley Heath. ISBN 978-0951989708.
  2. ↑ Salzman, L. F., ed. (1947). "Parishes: Solihull". A History of the County of Warwick. Vol. 4, Hemlingford Hundred. London: Victoria County History. pp. 214–229. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Briggs, Asa (1952). History of birmingham borough and city 1865-1938. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 140. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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