Notable People
- Michael Buerk - BBC news presenter and journalist was born and educated in Solihull.
- Richard Hammond - Top Gear presenter and radio presenter was born in Solihull.
- Jasper Carrott - Born and lived in the Solihull Area with his daughter Lucy Davis
- Martin Johnson - Rugby World Cup- winning England team captain and later their manager was born in Solihull.
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