Birmingham Back to Backs (National Trust)

Birmingham Back to Backs
50-54 Inge Street/55-63 Hurst Street
Birmingham
Birmingham
B5 4TE
England

Website

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

E-mail

backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Booking line

0121 666 7671

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Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing - the story is told through the experiences of the people who lived and worked here.

Covers four different periods, from 1840 to 1977. The design of each interior reflects the varied cultures, religions and professions of the families who made their homes here.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home

Opening hours

Tuesdays-Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 1 Mar-26 Feb, 10am - 5pm.
Visiting the Back to Backs is by guided tour only. Capacity is limited and demand is expected to be high, so advance booking is advised. Please tel. booking line in advance if planning to visit before 2pm during school terms, as property may be in use by a school group.

Closed on Tues following BH Mons.
Closed 25 & 26 Dec & 1 Jan

Admission charges

£4 for adults
£2 for children
£12 for a family (2 adults & 3 children)

Discounts

  • National Trust
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

A victorian washday

19 May 2013 *on now

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

25 May 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

26 May 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

1 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

2 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

8 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

9 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

15 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

16 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

22 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

23 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

29 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

30 June 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

6 July 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

7 July 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

13 July 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

A victorian washday

14 July 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

Suitable for

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=207bf316-32a9-4211-b569-9f5becb3491d

A victorian washday

14 July 2013

Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get the families washing cleaned by hand in just one day. Even have a go yourself at filling the copper, beating the dolly or working the mangle.

When

10:15am-3:45pm

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 0121 6667671.

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Face to face resources

The Victorian Inner City

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-birmingham_backtobacks.htm

Learn about life and work in a 19th century courtyard.

How to obtain

Call 0121 666 7671 or email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Toys and Homes

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-birmingham_backtobacks.htm

An interactive tour and storytelling session.

How to obtain

Call 0121 666 7671 or email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

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