The Anchorage, Arts and Crafts residence in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England
Description
The Anchorage is a brick residence with stone dressings and applied timber framing located in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. The building is topped by a distinctive off-center cupola on its tiled roof and holds Grade II* listed status.
History
Built in 1899 for jewelry manufacturer Alfred Constantine, it was designed by architects Joseph Crouch and Edmund Butler. The home emerged during a period when handcrafted residential design and quality execution were highly valued in industrial Britain.
Culture
The interior displays metalwork by the Bromsgrove Guild and embroidery by Mary Newill, reflecting the handcrafted ideals valued in this home. These decorative elements show how the residents chose to surround themselves with fine artisanal work.
Practical
The building sits on Handsworth Wood Road and displays typical Arts and Crafts features visible during a visit. An earlier modification converted a garage into a separate dwelling unit, showing how the original design adapted over time.
Did you know?
A fire in 1977 damaged the minstrels' gallery and notable murals titled The Hunt and Feast, created by artist Fred Davis. These artworks were singular examples of artistic collaboration within a private home and speak to the scope of decoration that once graced the rooms.
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