Birmingham Back to Backs

The Birmingham Back to Backs are the only surviving back-to-back houses in the city, and they're well maintained and offer valuable insight into working-class life in the 19th century. The primary design feature of these houses is that they're built around shared courtyards in a terraced layout. Near the end of the 19th century, the designs were considered unsatisfactory and were largely replaced.

Anyone looking to see a living piece of Birmingham's history can find enjoyment visiting these houses. Most people spend about an hour or so here, but that can easily reach 2 hours if you take the time to examine the period features within each house.

Birmingham Back to Backs - one of the highlights of 10 Things to Do in Birmingham off the Beaten Track and 10 Best Things to Do for Kids in Birmingham (Read all about Birmingham here)