Fans of Birmingham's historic architecture can once again go behind the doors of some of the city's most interesting yet underused buildings.

The Hidden Spaces initiative has returned with a series of open door events throughout next month which will take in landmarks such as Perrott's Folly and Moseley Road Baths.

This is the third year of the 'Hidden Spaces Reimagined' events and at the heart of this year's programme will be a week-long exhibition held in the Methodist Central Hall in Corporation Street.

There will also be a tour of historic pubs in Birmingham's Eastside district and the hidden sounds of the Two Towers Brewery.

Hidden Spaces was started in 2013 as a collaboration between Birmingham-based Associated Architects, the Birmingham Post and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

The Post has carried a series of supplements online and in print featuring photography from inside buildings, some of which have been unused for decades.

Selected images from the archive of photos will be put on display alongside a feature on the history of the Methodist Central Hall, compiled by Birmingham-based photographer Ally Standing.

A week-long exhibition will be held at Methodist Central Hall
A week-long exhibition will be held at Methodist Central Hall

Jack Tasker, co-founder of Hidden Spaces, said: "This year the focus is on the future. How will these spaces grow in the coming years?

"What can we do to ensure that organisations within the city work hard to secure these beautiful buildings a place within plans of future development?"

Also in the programme will be a weekend of open days at Moseley Road Baths, a dedicated Instameet, tours of the Proof House and a Tolkien Tour.

Conor Nolan, programme co-ordinator for the RIBA, added: "RIBA continues to be thrilled by the pleasure people take in exploring these forgotten treasures of the city.

"Birmingham has an amazing community that really rallies behind these events and gives the city's architecture the support it deserves."

Mark Rogers, chief executive of Birmingham City Council, said: "Birmingham is a city with an incredible history and is bursting with civic pride.

"A project like Hidden Spaces is vital to keeping dialogue around our heritage alive."

Full details of the programme are available on the Hidden Spaces website.