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The Austin Village is a unique residential community in Birmingham, UK, consisting of 200 prefabricated American-made cedarwood bungalows. Built in 1917 to house the rapidly expanding workforce of the Austin Motor Co. of Longbridge during The First World War, it is an important part of Birmingham's history and a special community that has thrived for over 100 years.

History

Find out more about the history of Austin Village and the Aladdin Co. of Michigan that fabricated the houses.

Stories

Listen to the stories of residents who call the village home today.
 

Archive

Explore photographs, homemade films, village newsletters and more - all submitted by residents.

 
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