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Sutton Park

This has been a favourite place to visit ever since I was a kid. There are gates
around the perimeter and a simple system of narrow roads links them up. Until a
few years ago, you could drive into one gate and out of another but that's not
allowed now. Only walkers and cyclists can explore all of the park, while motorists'
travel is restricted to car parks near the gates. My first photos are black and
white ones from when I was able to cycle to the middle of the Park, probably the
only time I took a camera that far from the roads.
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park		 Central Sutton Park
Central Sutton Park
Near Boldmere Gate
Near Boldmere Gate		 Anti car barrier
Anti car barrier		 Expedition
Expedition		 Mallard in distress
Mallard in distress
Park bench
Park bench		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Park		 Near Boldmere Gate
Near Boldmere Gate		 Near Boldmere Gate
Near Boldmere Gate		 Near Boldmere Gate
Near Boldmere Gate

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Guest 27-Nov-2008 15:07
Great photo's.I grew up near the park (in Kingstanding )and spent all my spare time there.
Swam in most of the lakes,watching model aircraft,riding the fun fair.Can remember cycling on the path they called the '27 bridges' by bracebridge pool.In those days not getting home until dark,i dont think parents could let kids out that late now though.
Danny S 13-May-2008 13:13
I practically lived in Sutton Park in my youth (Late 50's early 60's). Wonderful place where children could disappear (Safely) for hours. You have captured its essence beautifully in these photographs. Well done
Ray Bowen 08-Feb-2008 02:35
I have lived in Kingstanding since childhood and regard sutton park as my back yard, all holidays from school were spent there. I am only sorry my children will never have the freedom to roam that my parents granted me.
John Reynolds 09-Jan-2008 20:54
Interesting. Didn't realise how big the park was. Never been though we only live in Hockley Heath, Solihull!
John
Guest 12-Aug-2006 02:34
breathtaking pictures!!!
Graham Hamilton 24-Jun-2006 14:19
I grew up on the Pheasey Estate. Doe Bank Lane Park and Barr Beacon were walking distance away and from either location you could see the expanse of Sutton Park. I didn't go to Sutton Park very often much to my regret now. As an exile I hope you continue to take photos of the area and Birmingham. I will check back often. You have inspired me to do a Barr Beacon gallery. Great photos.
CONRADO ESCANO DY-LIACCO 04-Jun-2006 08:56
Love your Black & Whites!
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