Northfield Manor House, Manor house in Northfield, Birmingham, England.
Northfield Manor House is a four-story brick building in Birmingham featuring Tudor-style elements, timber framing, and carved bay windows throughout its exterior. The interior displays Jacobean wood paneling and underwent complete reconstruction after a 2014 fire, finishing in July 2021.
George Cadbury, founder of the Cadbury chocolate company, purchased the property in 1890 and lived there with his wife Elizabeth until his death in 1922. The building then transitioned to student housing, gaining a new life serving an academic institution.
The manor served as student housing for the University of Birmingham from 1953 to 2007, shaping the lives of generations of students. Visitors can sense how the building became woven into the academic community during those decades.
The building is located in a residential area and has specific visiting conditions that should be checked in advance. It is best to plan your visit beforehand to ensure access and understand what parts of the property you can see.
During World War II, Elizabeth Cadbury allowed the Friends' Ambulance Unit to establish a training center on the grounds. This wartime medical use adds an overlooked chapter to the building's story beyond its roles as a family home and student residence.
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