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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Solihull

Situated just under 10 miles south east of Birmingham, Solihull is one of the most affluent areas in the West Midlands.

Despite considerable development during the 20th century, the town retains a semi-rural feel, with many of its older buildings still intact.

St Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church

The setting of the first wedding in Britain for which the bride travelled to the church by car.

Location       
1 Herbert Rd, Solihull, B91 3QE. 

Date
1897