REP100 Bricks and Mortar - John Bowen And Sons, Builders Of The Old Rep

An illustrated talk by Anthony Collins

The Old Rep was built in just four months between October 1912 and February 1913. Come and hear the story of John Bowen, who walked from Worcestershire to Birmingham with a sack of tools on his back in 1868 and set up his own business building many of Birmingham’s public buildings including the Old Rep and the Victoria Law Courts.

Although this event is free, places must be booked in advance.