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An evocative set of working class houses set around a Victorian courtyard. 'Back to back' housing characterized the Victorian expansion of industrialized Birmingham, and other laerge British cities. These closely packed houses and thousands like them were home to generations of lower income Birmingham inhabitants. This small set of buildings are the last surviving court of such buildings in Birmingham.

Displays cover four periods of occupation, and the story of the inhabitants is told through their own eyes (and words, in some caes). The houses were permanently occupied from 1840 until 1977.

Because of the cramped quarters, the Back to Backs can only be visited by guided tours. Pre-booking is not required, but it is strongly advised. See National Trust website for booking details.
50-54 Inge Street, 55-63 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B5 4TE

About Birmingham Back to Backs
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Birmingham Back to Backs
Phone: 0121 666 7671
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Photo Credit: Graham Taylor, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Bolthole - 8.2 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Eglingham, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £375

Bramble Cottage - 12.9 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

Bulrush Cottage - 12.9 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £310

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StayBirmingham - 0 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Birmingham, West Midlands Stay from: £59.00

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Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre - 0.1 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Birmingham, West Midlands Stay from: £27.50

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Prime Lodge - 1.3 miles from Birmingham Back to Backs Aston, West Midlands From: £30.00

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