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Solihull is primarily identified as a small village located in the North of England.
Answer: False
The source identifies Solihull as a large market town situated in the West Midlands, England, not a small village in the North.
The name 'Solihull' is generally thought to originate from a hill composed of stiff red marl where the parish church, St. Alphege, is located.
Answer: True
The etymology of 'Solihull' is commonly attributed to the 'soily' hill upon which St. Alphege Church stands, a formation characterized by stiff red marl.
The earliest known settlement in the Solihull area was a Roman villa discovered near the River Blythe.
Answer: False
The earliest known settlement in the region was located at Berry Mound in Shirley, identified as a fortified Iron Age Hill Fort dating back to the 1st century BC, rather than a Roman villa.
During the late Iron Age, the River Cole served as a boundary marker between the powerful Celtic tribes of the Corieltauvi and the Cornovii.
Answer: True
The River Cole, which flows into the River Blythe, is believed to have demarcated the border between the Corieltauvi and Cornovii tribes during the late Iron Age.
What is the primary geographical identification of Solihull according to the source?
Answer: A large market town in the West Midlands
The source explicitly identifies Solihull as a large market town situated in the West Midlands region of England.
What geological feature is associated with the commonly accepted origin of the name 'Solihull'?
Answer: A hill composed of stiff red marl
The name 'Solihull' is generally believed to derive from a 'soily' hill composed of stiff red marl, located where the parish church stands.
Which Iron Age site is identified as the earliest known settlement in the Solihull area?
Answer: Berry Mound in Shirley
The earliest known settlement in the Solihull region was located at Berry Mound in Shirley, identified as a 1st-century BC Iron Age Hill Fort.
Solihull was established as a planned settlement, or 'planted borough', by the Odingsells family in the late 12th century.
Answer: False
The de Limsey family established Solihull as a 'planted borough' between 1170 and 1180, offering free burgage tenure to residents.
St. Alphege Church, a Grade I listed building, was founded around 1220 and is constructed from red sandstone.
Answer: True
St. Alphege Church, a Grade I listed building constructed from red sandstone, was indeed founded around 1220 and features a prominent 168-foot spire.
Solihull received a Royal charter in 1242 allowing it to hold a weekly market and an annual fair around the feast day of St. Peter.
Answer: False
The Royal charter granted to Solihull by 1242 permitted a weekly market and annual fair around the feast day of St. Alphege, not St. Peter.
Historical suggestions link William Shakespeare's ancestors to the Balsall area of Solihull, and his mother was related to the de Arden family of Castle Bromwich.
Answer: True
Historical accounts suggest potential ancestral ties between William Shakespeare and the Balsall area of Solihull, as well as a familial connection between his mother, Mary Arden, and the de Arden family of Castle Bromwich.
The Greswolde family built Lime Tree House, now known as the Manor House, on Solihull High Street in 1495.
Answer: True
The Greswolde family constructed Lime Tree House, currently recognized as the Manor House, on Solihull High Street in 1495.
The Throckmorton family, owners of the Solihull Manor, were involved in the planning of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
Answer: True
The Throckmorton family, who held ownership of the Solihull Manor, had associations with the planning of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, with key conspirators linked to areas within the modern Solihull borough.
How did the de Limsey family contribute to Solihull's development in the medieval era?
Answer: They established Solihull as a 'planted borough' with free burgage tenure.
Between 1170 and 1180, the de Limsey family established Solihull as a 'planted borough' by offering rent-paying status (free burgage tenure) to its residents.
Which of the following is a key architectural feature of St. Alphege Church mentioned in the source?
Answer: A tall spire, 168 feet high
St. Alphege Church is noted for its prominent 168-foot spire, a significant feature of its English Gothic architecture.
The Royal charter granted to Solihull by 1242 permitted which activities?
Answer: A weekly market and annual fair around St. Alphege's feast day
The Royal charter obtained by Solihull in 1242 authorized the holding of a weekly market and an annual fair, scheduled around the feast day of St. Alphege.
Which family, associated with the Gunpowder Plot, had ties to areas within the modern Solihull borough?
Answer: The Catesby and Digby families
Key conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot, such as the Catesby and Digby families, had connections to areas within the present-day Solihull borough.
What does the 14th-century street name 'le Smythestret' indicate about Solihull's High Street?
Answer: It was known for its blacksmiths.
The 14th-century designation of Solihull's High Street as 'le Smythestret' indicates its prominence as a location for blacksmiths, facilitated by the availability of wood fuel from the Forest of Arden.
Solihull experienced significant direct conflict during the English Civil War, including a major siege of the town.
Answer: False
Solihull largely avoided direct conflict during the English Civil War, although nearby skirmishes did occur.
The Land Rover plant in Solihull originated as a 'shadow factory' built in 1936 in anticipation of wartime needs.
Answer: True
The Land Rover plant in Solihull, the marque's birthplace, was initially established as a 'shadow factory' in 1936 in preparation for potential wartime demands.
Elmdon Airport, opened in 1939, was renamed Birmingham International Airport in 1960 after its wartime service as RAF Elmdon.
Answer: True
Inaugurated in 1939, Elmdon Airport served as RAF Elmdon during wartime and was subsequently reopened for civilian use, being renamed Birmingham International Airport in 1960.
During World War II, Solihull served as a reception area for evacuated children and hosted an American Army headquarters for D-Day preparations.
Answer: True
During World War II, Solihull functioned as a reception area for evacuated children and accommodated an American Army headquarters tasked with D-Day preparations.
Solihull transitioned from a Municipal Borough to a County Borough in 1964, and later became a Metropolitan Borough in 1974.
Answer: True
Solihull advanced from Municipal Borough status in 1954 to County Borough status in 1964, and subsequently became the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in 1974.
Solihull is primarily served by the M5 and M6 motorways, providing access to the national network.
Answer: False
Solihull is accessible via the M42 and M40 motorways, which connect to the national motorway network, rather than the M5 and M6.
Solihull railway station is located on the West Coast Main Line, offering express connections to London.
Answer: False
Solihull railway station is situated on the Chiltern Main Line, providing services to London Marylebone, not the West Coast Main Line.
The 'Sprint' network is a proposed light rail system intended to connect Solihull town centre with Birmingham Airport.
Answer: False
The 'Sprint' network is a Bus Rapid Transit system, not a light rail system, designed to connect Solihull town centre and Birmingham Airport with Birmingham City Centre.
The Grand Union Canal passes through Solihull, connecting it to cities like Birmingham and Manchester.
Answer: False
While the Grand Union Canal traverses Solihull and connects it to London, the source does not mention a connection to Manchester.
What is the historical significance of the Land Rover plant in Solihull?
Answer: It is the birthplace of the Land Rover marque and originated as a 'shadow factory'.
Solihull is recognized as the origin of the Land Rover marque, with its primary production facility having begun as a 'shadow factory' in 1936.
Elmdon Airport, established in 1939, eventually became known by what name after World War II?
Answer: Birmingham International Airport
After its wartime service as RAF Elmdon, the airport established in 1939 was reopened for civilian use and renamed Birmingham International Airport.
Which of the following was a role Solihull played during World War II?
Answer: Serving as a reception area for evacuated children.
During World War II, Solihull served as a reception area for children evacuated from cities such as Coventry and London.
What administrative change occurred in Solihull in 1974?
Answer: It was reorganized into the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull.
In 1974, Solihull underwent an administrative reorganization, becoming the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull.
Which motorways are mentioned as passing near the Solihull borough?
Answer: M40 and M42
The M42 and M40 motorways are noted as passing near the Solihull borough, providing access to the national network.
Solihull station provides services primarily on which line?
Answer: Chiltern Main Line
Solihull railway station is situated on the Chiltern Main Line, offering services to London Marylebone.
Which two canals are mentioned as being relevant to Solihull's geography?
Answer: Grand Union Canal and Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
The Grand Union Canal traverses Solihull, and the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal also runs through Hockley Heath within the borough.
Meriden, located within the Solihull borough, holds historical significance primarily because:
Answer: It was historically considered the geographical centre of England.
Meriden, situated within the Borough of Solihull, was historically recognized as the geographical centre of England, although this claim has since been revised.
The Solihull clocktower, erected in 1964, commemorates which event?
Answer: The town achieving County Borough status.
The Solihull clocktower, erected in 1964, serves as a commemoration of the town's attainment of County Borough status.
Solihull's motto, 'Urbs in rure', translates to 'City of Industry' and reflects its manufacturing base.
Answer: False
The motto 'Urbs in rure' translates to 'Town in the country,' signifying its urban character within a predominantly rural borough.
Solihull hosts its own major university, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Answer: False
Solihull does not host its own university; however, Solihull College & University Centre collaborates with the University of Warwick to offer degree courses.
Solihull School, founded in 1560, is one of the notable independent schools located within the borough.
Answer: True
Solihull School, established in 1560, is recognized as a significant independent educational institution within the borough.
In the 2021 Census, the Asian population constituted the largest ethnic minority group in Solihull.
Answer: True
According to the 2021 Census data, the Asian population represented the largest ethnic minority group within Solihull.
According to the 2021 census, the majority of Solihull's population identified as Christian.
Answer: True
The 2021 census data indicates that the majority of Solihull's population identified their religion as Christian.
Touchwood, a major shopping centre, opened in Solihull in 2002.
Answer: True
Touchwood, a significant retail destination, commenced operations in Solihull in the year 2002.
Based on the 2021 Census, what was the population of the town of Solihull itself?
Answer: 126,577
According to the 2021 Census, the town of Solihull recorded a population of 126,577 residents.
What does Solihull's motto, 'Urbs in rure', translate to and signify?
Answer: Town in the country, reflecting its urban setting within a rural borough.
The motto 'Urbs in rure' translates to 'Town in the country,' accurately reflecting Solihull's nature as an urban center situated within a largely rural borough.
Which university does Solihull College & University Centre partner with for degree courses?
Answer: University of Warwick
Solihull College & University Centre collaborates with the University of Warwick to provide foundation and degree-level courses.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a notable independent school in Solihull?
Answer: King Edward's School
The source lists Solihull School, Ruckleigh School, and Eversfield Preparatory School as notable independent schools in Solihull; King Edward's School is not mentioned.
In the 2021 census, what percentage of Solihull's population identified as White?
Answer: 76.4%
According to the 2021 census, 76.4% of Solihull's population identified as White.
Which religion was reported by the second-highest percentage of residents in Solihull according to the 2021 census?
Answer: No religion
The 2021 census data indicates that 'No religion' was the second most frequently reported category after Christianity, with 29.6% of residents identifying as such.
Touchwood, a significant retail centre in Solihull, opened in which year?
Answer: 2002
Touchwood, a major shopping centre in Solihull, commenced operations in the year 2002.
Which of these industries is NOT explicitly mentioned as being based in Solihull in the source?
Answer: Aerospace engineering
The source mentions automotive manufacturing, engineering services, fitness apparel, and motorcycle production as key industries in Solihull; aerospace engineering is not explicitly listed.
Which famous poet, associated with Solihull, is mentioned in the source?
Answer: W.H. Auden
The poet W.H. Auden is mentioned in the source as being associated with Solihull.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a twin town of Solihull?
Answer: Utrecht, Netherlands
The source lists Changzhou (China), Cholet (France), and Main-Taunus-Kreis (Germany) as Solihull's twin towns; Utrecht (Netherlands) is not mentioned.