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The Birmingham Back to Backs are the city's last surviving court of back-to-back houses. They are preserved as examples of the thousands of similar houses that were built around shared courtyards, for the rapidly increasing population of Britain's expanding industrial towns.

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The Birmingham Back to Backs are the city's last surviving court of back-to-back houses. They are preserved as examples of the thousands of similar houses that were built around shared courtyards, for the rapidly increasing population of Britain's expanding industrial towns.

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Awesome! I joined a tour and loved it. Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and the tour is well thought out. The tour lasted around an hour, you get to be immersed into the daily life of the people living in the houses back then. I loved all the details, they truly made a difference. I would definitely recommend the tour!

Theodora ATheodora A
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Wow what a special place, so much history in a small area. The house's are decorated and presented in 4 different time periods to give you a sense of what it was like living during those times. Our guide was so knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm! The tour lasts for around 1.5 hours and does involve walking up and down some narrow staircases!' Entry is by guided tour only a d definitely book in advance. There's a book shop and toilets but no cafe. Parking is in thmulti-storeyey carpark next door.

Hannah WildHannah Wild
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Amazing and fulfilling experience, Greta was such a sweet and funny tour guide. I went without pre-booking and they happen to have a spot, but def recommend to buy a ticket before going.

anabella ciardellianabella ciardelli
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Never since Telly Savalas looked at Birmingham in the early 1980s has so much passion and knowledge been given by one man to so many. John was an excellent tour guide and deserves at least a 20% pay rise. Unfortunately he is a volunteer, so 20% of nothing is nothing and even a 100% pay rise would be nothing. He may end up living in the back to backs unless something is done about this.

Jon GreenwoodJon Greenwood
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I grew up in a back to back in Ladywood. These 3 houses somehow escaped the bulldozers of the 70's. Each house tells a story from the 1800's up to 1970's. Well worth it and it will stir up a lot of memories if you grew up in one.

ElizabethElizabeth
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Arguably the best excursion we did when visiting Birmingham! Our tour guide was fantastic and super knowledgable which helped provide a real authentic tour of the old Back to Back houses. For less than £10pp, this is a must for all interested in the history of Birmingham and to see how people used to live!

Gary TyleeGary Tylee
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