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Sutton Coldfield vs Solihull
Sutton Coldfield - home of the rich. Solihull - home of the 'stinking' rich. At least that's what the Statist magazine says. What's the view on the street?
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Overview
John Swallow investigates snobbery on the streets of Birmingham's two most affluent suburbs. Sutton Coldfield and Solihull residents speak out for their communities.
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