Wow what a history, have just stumbled on this forum whilst looking up an address in the family history (like most people here). I do go back further (1851 Census) where I have grt grt grandparents living in No4 Back House Sherbourne St, listed after No 16 Front House - so presume road was made up of lots of front houses with entrance next to them to a court (seems to repeat as it lists residents along the road. James Turner was the name, a coal dealer employing one man, living there with family for maybe 5 years. I too googled the street and discovered I was too late (vaguely remember at the start of my research the road still existing, 1990s maybe, but didn't visit!). Any local knowledge much appreciated as I do not come from the area. I will add that tonight I found a photo entitled "the rear of Sherbourne Rd 1963"...the same??? (search.birminghamimages.org.uk)