Handsworth Museum and Dovecote

Our museum boasts a diverse collection of local history and memorabilia, including a 1613 copy of the King James Bible, tithe maps, local records, intriguing displays, and historical games available for interaction. It also features an exquisite eighteenth-century dovecote room, exemplifying architectural heritage accessible right in our community. The lovely Handsworth New Silver Holly tree stands on the Old Rectory lawn. Behind it is a holly hedge said to contain thirteen varieties, a legacy of the once-renowned Handsworth nurseries of Fisher Son & Sibray.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 13 September:

1000-1600

Monday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

St Mary's Parish Centre, Handsworth Main Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9BZ

Directions:

Behind St Mary's parish church off Handsworth Road, follow directions to St Mary's hub. Access to the first-floor museum is via the stairs (twenty steps, no lift) from the Parish Centre courtyard. Follow the signs from the church.

Contact on day:

Handsworth Museum Team

Telephone number:

+441142693983

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The museum and dovecote are located on the first floor reached only by stairs (20 steps). Its a small cosy museum consisting of one room and two adjoining side rooms.

Additional information

Depending on the weather and level of interest, we are planning a short walking tour of points of interest around ‘Handsworth Top’ . Details will be posted on our Facebook page one week before the festival.

Max number of people:

8

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