Why Is Shirley Solihull Called Shirley?
Since the 19th century Shirley has truly developed from predominantly a farming area to a prominent residential suburb of Solihull. According to Woodall and Varley the name Shirley was “First recorded circa 1240 as Syrley… the name means ‘bright clearing’“. Where is the town called Shirley? Shirley is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of …