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Have you spotted the Masonic Hall tucked away in the shadow of the Mailbox? Thought not.

Most people walking up Severn Street these days are making a beeline for the side entrance of the popular shopping and restaurant quarter.

But cast a glance to your left and you'll see a modest Victorian structure - with an even more unassuming entrance.

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Now you can see inside the secretive location thanks to Brum's Hidden Spaces project which is shining a light on some of the forgotten architectural wonders of the second city.

The Grade II listed building is the oldest Masonic meeting place in Birmingham and houses a surprising array of Masonic artifacts and regalia dating back over 200 years.

It was originally built in 1809 as a synagogue for Birmingham's Jewish community and still bears memories of its Jewish heritage.

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In 1827 the synagogue was destroyed and rebuilt on the same site by architect Richard Tutin.

In 1857, after Singers Hill Synagogue was built just around the corner on Blucher Street, the Severn Street synagogue was sold to Athol Lodge, the oldest Masonic Lodge in Birmingham.

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There are still to this day more than 4,500 Masons practicing in Birmingham.

Athol is among 36 Masonic Lodges that now meet at Severn Street Masonic Hall, meaning the building is in use almost daily.

For more information about Hidden Spaces visit www.hidden-spaces.co.uk