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Birmingham's Back To Backs

At one point there were more than 40,000 back to back houses in Birmingham.

By the start of the 20th century, there were more than 40,000 back to back houses in Birmingham.

But now only one example – with a complete courtyard – remains in the city.

The Birmingham Back To Backs are now run by the National Trust and offer a unique glimpse into the past.

Producer/Presenter: Russell Truran

Image: Getty

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17 minutes