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 Open from Saturday 4 April to Sunday 2 November, Tuesday to Sunday
12 noon - 4.00pm (closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
Admission -
FREE
Soho House - Where Great Minds Met
The
elegant home of industrial pioneer Matthew Boulton, who lived at Soho
House from 1766 to 1809. Here, he met with some of the most important
scientists, engineers and thinkers of his time - the Lunar Society.
Possibly the first centrally heated English house since Roman times, Soho
House has been carefully restored to its 18th century appearance and
contains some of Boulton's own furniture.
Displays tell the story
of this fascinating man and the interests he shared with his famous
visitors, including members of the Lunar Society.
There's also the
chance to see some of the products of Boulton's nearby factory - where
buttons and buckles, clocks and vases, and silver and Sheffield plate
tableware were made - and where he developed the steam engine in
partnership with James Watt.
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Local People, Local History
In the visitor centre
next to Soho House is a community history gallery with a changing
programme of exhibitions and activities.
Facilities
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Historic house & exhibitions
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Shop
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Tea Room
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Meeting room for schools and community groups
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Wheelchair access and WC (phone for information)
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Car parking
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 Matthew Boulton 2009
2009 marks the bicentenary of the death of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). This anniversary provides the City of Birmingham with a major opportunity to celebrate Boulton’s historical significance, and to raise his profile regionally, nationally and internationally.
The Matthew Boulton 2009 website provides an introduction to Matthew Boulton, and outlines the plans being made to celebrate him in 2009. Visit the
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