Exhibition - Moving Stories - Opening June 2024!
The Birmingham Back to Backs have been telling the stories of working-class housing and people in Birmingham for the last 20 years. Our story ends in the late 60s, when these houses were deemed unfit for human habitation, and residents were moved to tower blocks and council houses across the city. Together with Place Prospectors, we’d like to help those who were moved tell their story.
The Birmingham Back to Backs have been telling the stories of working-class housing and people in Birmingham for the last 20 years. Our story ends in the late 60s, when these houses were deemed unfit for human habitation, and residents were moved to tower blocks and council houses across the city.
Together with Place Prospectors, we’d like to help those who were moved tell their story.
What's the exhibition about?
The exhibition, Moving Stories, will share the story of social housing in Druids Heath with a community co-curated exhibition and community led activity programme. You’ll hear from those who remember moving to the area as England won the World Cup in 1966, harrowing stories of people facing uncertainty and the same displacement and mixed feelings that echo our residents almost 50 years ago.
FAQs
When does the exhibition open?
The exhibition is open from Friday 14th June.
Do I need to have been on a tour to see it?
No, you don’t need to have been on a tour to view the exhibition. It’s free to enter, and you can access the space via our second-hand bookshop on Hurst Street.
Are there any events/talks about the exhibition?
Look out for a full events programme to be announced in June.
I have a story I’d like to share, how can I get involved?
Thank you for offering to share your story. Unfortunately, we can't take any more stories at this point. If you'd like to share your story with Place Prospectors, please visit their website.