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Bordering the edge of the city and the airport, Sheldon is a practical, suburban residential area defined largely by its 1930s-style housing and its proximity to major transport hubs. Historically, it was a rural Warwickshire village until it was absorbed into Birmingham during the 1930s, and you can still see traces of that past at the Church of St Giles, parts of which date back to the 14th century. The most notable landmark is Sheldon Country Park, a 300-acre green space that includes Old Rectory Farm; it’s a popular spot for watching planes come in low over the hedge. Residents generally gravitate towards the Coventry Road (A45) for daily amenities and bus routes, which provides a direct, albeit often busy, link between the city centre and the NEC. While it's a built-up area, the sprawl is broken up by Radleys and the various walkways through the park, giving it a slightly more open feel than the inner-city districts just down the road.