The 300 year History of Webster & Horsfall
Fordrough, Hay Mills, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8DW
Visit two Museum Rooms displaying the 300 year history of Webster & Horsfall, and its associated companies. View documents and historical artefacts. Also access to St Cyprian's Church and School Room built by James Horsfall 150 years ago.
Information and exhibits illustrating the manufacture and laying of the first successful Trans Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1866. Exhibition of the wide and diverse range of products made from steel wire, from valve springs to paper clips. Designs and artwork relating to the inventions of Locked Coil Winding Ropes for Mines and Aerial Cable Ways. Information and documents relating to Hay Mills and its Community. Family portraits and photographs.
The museum is on the first floor accessed by staircase only.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10.30-12.30 & 14.00-16.00
- Thursday 18 September:
- 10.30-12.30 & 14.00-16.00
Location & directions
Fordrough, Hay Mills, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8DW
- Directions:
- How to get there: Turning off Heybarnes Circus to St Cyprian's Church.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking by email
- Booking contact name:
- Alexander Robertson
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 09 Aug 2025 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
The museum is on the first floor accessed by staircase only.
