00:00Kings Norton Old Grammar School in Birmingham is among the historic sites added to the 2024
00:07Heritage at Risk Register. This half-timbered building has a rich and varied history. Originally
00:13built as a priest's house, it was remodelled in the 17th century and later became a school.
00:19In 1913, the site was targeted by suffragettes during a wave of militant protests for women's
00:25voting rights. The Heritage at Risk Register provides an annual update on the condition
00:30of historic buildings across England. This year, 155 new sites have been added, including
00:3621 in Birmingham alone, while 124 others have been rescued. Efforts to preserve Kings Norton
00:43Old Grammar School are underway, supported by a grant from Historic England to make the
00:48building watertight. There are hopes it will become part of a heritage building skills
00:53learning centre, ensuring its future and continued community use.
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