The Malt House and Malthouse Basin Bridge
The Malthouse is a new pub, but its name reflects the fact that a brewery stoof near this spot. The pub itself is built into the shell of the Kingston Building, built in 1803 as a nail warehouse. If you look back as you cross the small footbridge you can see the old warehouse frontage, with its high sashed windows. The remains of loading bays can also be seen: many warehouses were built facing directly on to the canals, with loading bays giving direct access to the barges.
Above passage from "Walks Through History Birmingham" by John Wilks
Malthouse Basin bridge to the right.
The Malt House and Malthouse Basin Bridge
The Malthouse is a new pub, but its name reflects the fact that a brewery stoof near this spot. The pub itself is built into the shell of the Kingston Building, built in 1803 as a nail warehouse. If you look back as you cross the small footbridge you can see the old warehouse frontage, with its high sashed windows. The remains of loading bays can also be seen: many warehouses were built facing directly on to the canals, with loading bays giving direct access to the barges.
Above passage from "Walks Through History Birmingham" by John Wilks
Malthouse Basin bridge to the right.