A journey down the River Cole

The River Cole flows through Solihull’s western suburbs yet retains an aloofness from the houses around it, which adds to its mystery. The river is chameleonic in nature; it can change from a gentle stream to a raging torrent in a matter of hours

This film explores the Cole from its source to its meeting with the River Blythe near Coleshill, discovering historic watermills and ancient fords that have been a feature of the area since time immemorial.