On the face of it, apart from its celebrated collection of medieval buildings, Kings Norton isn't much different from other Birmingham suburbs. But in writing articles about its history - and the people, the places and the stories that the area has generated - the author has found an extraordinary range of fascinating anecdotes that has made him realise that it is in fact very special. This is a collection of stories that will entertain and inform readers, even those for whom Kings Norton is merely a name on the map.