West Midlands Local Peer Support Group

This National Trust site gives an atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city. On a fascinating guided tour you will step back in time at Birmingham’s last surviving court of back to backs; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard. Moving from the 1840’s through to the 1970’s, discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed into these small houses to live and work. With fires alight in the grates, and sounds and smells from the past, experience an evocative and intimate insight into life at the Back to Backs.

Following on from this fantastic guided tour, you are more than welcome to join Perm and the group for a tasty lunch and social catch up at The Sly Old Fox. This historic Victorian pub situated opposite to the Back to Backs and the famous Hippodrome in Hurst Street has been host to many celebrities and characters over the years making this one of Birmingham’s legendary hangouts with past customers being Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy!

Please find below a link to view their menu :-

The Sly Old Fox – Main Menu

*Important Information*

Please meet up with Perm at the entrance to the Back to Backs at 9.45am where we will then all make our way inside to purchase our tickets before the tours start from 10am. Tickets are priced at £10.50 per person with sighted guides/supporters being free of charge, if you are a National Trust member your admittance will also be free – please remember to bring your membership card along with you.

Due to the exclusivity of the tours, this event is limited to a maximum of 16 attendees which will be split in to two groups of eight with the first tour and handling session starting at 10am followed by the second starting at 10.30am. The groups of eight will be arranged by Perm on the day.

As we have limited availability for this event, please ensure you register via the form below so we can reserve your space and know who to expect on the day, thank you.

We hope you can join us for a great morning discovering the history of Birmingham followed by a bite to eat with lovely company.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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