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Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield, city (1991 pop. 102,572), Birmingham metropolitan district, central England. The city is a residential suburb of Birmingham with a metal products industry and a large television transmitting station. Sutton Park (2,400 acres/971 hectares) is a public recreation ground. The moated New Hall dates partly from the 13th cent.

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