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Solihull is a town, in the West Midlands of England with a population of around 120,000. It is a part of the West Midlands conurbation and is located south-east of Birmingham.
Prior to 1974 the town of Solihull was a county borough in its own right. In 1974 it was merged with the rural district surrounding Meriden to form the metropolitan borough of Solihull. This also includes the districts known as Shirley and Castle Bromwich.
Solihull is a dormitory town for Birmingham with which it is adjoined. The town is notable for its historic architecture, which includes many examples of timber-framed Tudor style houses and shops.
Solihull is also a popular shopping area. It has a largely concrete 1960s-style shopping square. Solihull School dates from 1560. The Touchwood Centre, a mall- style development, was built at around the turn of the millennium.
Solihull is the home of the car manufacturer Land Rover. Other products from Solihull include chemicals and tools.
The National Exhibition Centre, popularly thought to be in Birmingham, is in Solihull, as is almost all of Birmingham International Airport.
Most recently, Solihull has gone under serious redevelopment in the town centre. Touchwood Shopping Center (http://www.touchwood-solihull.co.uk/) boasts a variety of popular shops and restaurants. On July 2 2002 the Queen opened the site as part of her Golden Jubilee year (more info (http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1490.asp)).
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