Reg.Nr. HA-2005/UK/06

The Birmingham Back to Backs

Court 15 is the last surviving example of early 19th century "back to back" houses in Birmingham, a city which once had thousands such houses. The complex comprises three pairs of back to backs with a terrace of five blind back houses at right angles, arranged around a central ...
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Project details

Title:The Birmingham Back to Backs
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Birmingham (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Courtyard houses
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Dwelling house
Actual use:Dwelling house
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: For the restoration and interpretation of a 19th century courtyard of worker-houses that constitutes a microcosm of the history of Birmingham, and for its transformation into a multi-sensory visitor experience.
GPS:52°28'27,6"N; 1°53'49,6"W
Web, Links:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs

Description:
Court 15 is the last surviving example of early 19th century "back to back" houses in Birmingham, a city which once had thousands such houses. The complex comprises three pairs of back to backs with a terrace of five blind back houses at right angles, arranged around a central court. In response to strong local pressure to preserve the houses and open them to the public, the complex has been turned into an exciting new visitor attraction with strong education and community links. 3 houses are also let as holiday cottages, thereby generating income for maintenance.