Kings Norton Junction

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Kings Norton Junction

Kings Norton Junction sees the beginning of the Stratford upon Avon canal where it leaves the Worcester and Birmingham. At the foot of the junction is a rather attractive canal cottage which is still lived in and well maintained. This building is one of a few that align this stretch of water, all of them I should imagine could recall a few stories of days gone.

The Stratford canal leading into the Worcester & Birmingham canal at the junction. Kings Norton church (St Nicholas) stands in the distance.

This shot is taken from bridge 72 on the Worcester & Birmingham stretch.

Right: Lock no.1 - Kings Norton Stop Lock with its guillotine gates. The lock today is still as it was when it was constructed complete with winching gear despite having been disused since the 1950's.

Guillotine Lock - Strartford upon Avon Canal

Bridge 72 spans the Worcester and Birmingham canal at the foot of the junction

The Saracen's Head. This building at Kings Norton Green dates back from the 15th century.

A little more than half a mile from the junction is Kings Norton Green, a medieval manor since the 15th century. Once the property of the King and full of old and interesting buildings, the Green remains more like a village today, considering its more or less in the center if Birmingham. One of the oldest buildings is the old grammar school a partly timbered building which was still in use until the late 1800's.

St Nicholas Church is an outstanding piece of architecture within the village green which dates back to the fifteenth century.

The Navigation Inn can be accessed by leaving the Worcester & Birmingham canal at Wharf Road bridge and it is just about 100 yards or so up the road heading towards Kings Norton.