Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works, 13-15 Fleet Street
Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham B3 1JP View on map
Purpose-built factory for the manufacture of fittings (handles, ornaments etc.) and funerary shrouds and coffin linings. The factory was built in 1894 and closed in 1999, when it was left with all its contents intact as if at the end of an ordinary working day. Costumed guides tell the story of the manufacturing process and of the people who worked there.
Contact
- Grant Recipient: Mrs Elizabeth Perkins
- Contact for access: Ms Vicki Cox
- 0121 233 4785
- vicki@birminghamconservationtrust.org
- http://www.coffinworks.org/
Opening Arrangements
Wed-Sun, 10:45am-4pm. Closed 17th December 2017 - 10th January 2018.
- Open on Heritage Open Day
Admission Charges
- Adult: £6.00
- Child: £4.00
- Other Charges: £5.00 (concessions)
Directions
City centre location. Fleet Street is off Paradise Circus. Metered on-street parking and Paradise Circus multi-storey nearby. Rail: Birmingham New Street or Birmingham Snow Hill (approx. 10 minutes walk). Bus: Numerous bus routes serve the city centre.
Parking Spaces
0
Limited metered parking. Nearby multi-storey car parks. Coach parking bay available opposite the museum.
Disabled Access
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled Toilets: Yes
- Assistance dogs: Yes