Handsworth Museum

About the museum

Handsworth Museum is housed on the first floor of the Coach House, a Grade II listed building behind the parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Handsworth, Sheffield. The church itself dates from about 1170, and parish registers survive from 1558. The museum is run by volunteers connected with the parish, and the church is exploring ways to develop it.

The building is a small stable range of about 1800 beside the church, according to a Heritage Open Days listing, while the parish describes the Coach House as of Tudor origin. It has one main room and two small side rooms. An eighteenth-century dovecote room forms part of the museum, and the visitor capacity is small.

The collection shows everyday and rarer objects from local life. Items include a 1613 copy of the King James Bible, tithe maps, local records and extracts relating to the Domesday Book. The parish registers record baptisms, marriages and burials, and the museum is a useful starting point for family history. Historical games give visitors something to try. The museum opens on set afternoons and during Heritage Open Days in September.

Highlights

• A 1613 copy of the King James Bible
• Tithe maps and local records
• Eighteenth-century dovecote room
• Parish registers from 1558 for family history research
• Historical games for visitors to try

Operated by

St Mary’s Church, Handsworth (parish)

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is on the first floor and is reached by a flight of 20 steps from the Parish Centre courtyard; there is no lift. The Heritage Open Days listing mentions accessible toilets on site and welcomes assistance dogs.

Kids & families

• Baby changing facilities

A baby changing and breastfeeding area was listed for Heritage Open Days. The museum is up a flight of stairs.

Getting there & parking

The museum is behind St Mary’s Church off Handsworth Road. Enter through the Parish Centre courtyard and follow the signs from the church.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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