Please come and join us as we open two properties normally closed to the public: Curzon Street Station and Newman Brothers.

Saturday 8th September 2007

Curzon Street Station
New Canal Street, Birmingham

This Grade 1 listed building was designed in 1838 by Philip Hardwick. It served as the main passenger station for Birmingham until New Street Station was completed in 1854. Curzon Street continued to be used as a goods only station until closing in 1966.

For more information try this wikipedia page and for more images why not have a look here on the flickr photosharing website.

Opening times:
Sat 8th Sept, Tours at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00

We expect high demand for the tours so please book in advance. Call 0121 303 2664 or email Ramona.usher@birmingham.gov.uk.

15 people per tour. Wheelchair access to ground floor only.

Directions:

Located south of Millennium Point; on the corner between New Canal Street and Curzon Street. To Find the location on Google maps please click here.



Sunday 9th September

Newman Brothers
Fleet Street, Birmingham.

Come and see progress on this 1894 Grade II* listed factory in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Work has already begun to catalogue and clear many of the artefacts before the builders move in.

Opening times:
Sun 9th Sept, Tours 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 & 1500

Directions:
10 mins walk from New St Station via Central Library underpass or via Newhall St. Link to map.

Again booking is required. Please use the contact details above.

We recommend sturdy footwear. A Maximum of 15 people per tour and wheelchair access is only available to the central courtyard.

For other buildings open in Birmingham please look at the Heritage Open Day Website