Walsall Leather Museum
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Interesting, but not mind blowing :)
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This is not only a museum about the past but also an activity centre for pre booked activities and promotes modern leather manufacturing. Sadly the cafe is closed. It was interesting in a low key way with plenty of reading and hands on leather at nearly every display. Sadly, the current Austerity cuts seems to be affecting it with reduced school visits. We learnt a lot and were glad that we went. Free entry with a reasonably priced car park opposite.
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Foarte frumos si interesant.
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A nice little museum to wonder around for an hour. Some interesting and surprising history here. The leather workers were friendly to talk to and very knowledgeable.
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Being highly intuitive (and above average intelligence) I knew without any doubt whatsoever that The Walsall Leather Museum was going to be mediocre at best. C'mon IT'S FREE!!! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? Okay........I EXPECTED WRONG! They weren't kidding about offering individual guided tours (when circumstances allow) or just letting you shuffle through at your own place. There's an incredible amount of history crammed into that building. The two Ian's treated me like ROYALTY (so did the rest of the staff for that matter). I think that some of the people even volunteer. That's a word we seldom encounter these days. I was even able to make a keychain along with a couple of other items using their machines. That was way cool! I figured the least I could do was throw Ian a few bucks for the access and the attention....... FORGET IT! No how no way! He simply wouldn't have it. I'm telling you that these folks are the best people you could ever hope to encounter. No joke. I figured on spending an hour or so there and arrived around 3 o'clock. I didn't realize it at the time but it was 5:20 when I left (and of course they didn't even say anything). GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
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So interesting. Lovely staff
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Who knew walsall is at the heart of English leather industry and has been for hundreds of years
Lots to see and activities for adults and kids alike
Nice resobaly priced cafe for lunch and easy parking with in easy walk from town centre
Lots to see and activities for adults and kids alike
Nice resobaly priced cafe for lunch and easy parking with in easy walk from town centre
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Went to the museum last Saturday 8th Dec with family (All adults) And what an amazing place. We were there over 2 hours as there were so many things to look at & learn about the history of leather in The Midlands. We all enjoyed it. They have a café but that wasn't open but we were able to have a hot drink in the reception area besides the gift shop. Would recommend it. Parking is available right beside the museum & entry to the museum is free.
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Superb experience, even if you have little interest in the leather industry, it is packed with local history
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Wonderful place!!!!
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I went to learn more about leather craft for a hobby. Hence, i was more interested in the practical side than the local history part.
The area around the work shop was really very good. Keith Parker was sharing his knowledge in a very positive way and I learnt a lot.
The shop has some great products for sale and it was a good place to sit and chat.
Parking is excellent with a Pay and Display across the road.
The area around the work shop was really very good. Keith Parker was sharing his knowledge in a very positive way and I learnt a lot.
The shop has some great products for sale and it was a good place to sit and chat.
Parking is excellent with a Pay and Display across the road.
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I spent an enjoyable afternoon wandering around the museum discovering the history of the town. I particularly enjoyed being able to handle some of the exhibits which really helps to bring the history alive. A bonus was the very personal and friendly service offered by Ian, Paul and Adrian who were knowledgeable and generous with their time and are assets to the council. The museum itself is a great use for the building. My visit has inspired my family who all live locally to visit.
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A delightful small museum with the friendliest of staff. Walsall once supplied saddles to the whole world - 700 people were involved in the trade. There is 100s of years of history here. We must not let this heritage be forgotten. I have travelled down from Scotland and enjoyed my visit very much.
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Can't believe it's free entry, the people who run this are so enfused and pationate
About leather and the heritage surrounding walsall and it's past.if you were not interested in leather and it's craft you will at the end of the Tour and talk, if you arrive on the day Keith is giving his talk.
I myself will return as a 2 day student to take the craft of leather work forward.
This is what Walsall is all about.
About leather and the heritage surrounding walsall and it's past.if you were not interested in leather and it's craft you will at the end of the Tour and talk, if you arrive on the day Keith is giving his talk.
I myself will return as a 2 day student to take the craft of leather work forward.
This is what Walsall is all about.
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We visited with friends and spent 1.5-2 hours happily looking round and talking with the resident saddle-maker.
It was fascinating to see the history of Walsall laid out so clearly and in such a thoughtful manner. How the town adapted to the changing economic conditions of the day by switching the products that were manufactured, using the existing skilled workers, was amazing. I was unaware that there are still many leather products manufactured in the town today.
It brought home to me how ignorant I was of the heritage of my area. I cannot think why I have never visited the museum before. And it is free!
It was fascinating to see the history of Walsall laid out so clearly and in such a thoughtful manner. How the town adapted to the changing economic conditions of the day by switching the products that were manufactured, using the existing skilled workers, was amazing. I was unaware that there are still many leather products manufactured in the town today.
It brought home to me how ignorant I was of the heritage of my area. I cannot think why I have never visited the museum before. And it is free!
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This was so interesting. I didn't want to go because it didn't appeal to me. So glad I went. So many skills lost but recreated here.
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Had friends down from Nottingham and took them to Walsall Leather Museum. Very interesting, educational they really enjoyed it and so did i. Well worth a visit, thank you x
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We took a party of eight old age pensioners with a wide range of disabilities to cope with to this museum. We were treated to a warm welcome and given a conducted tour, guided by a staff member, who pitched his presentation at just the right level for our group. Offering insights into the social conditions that prevailed through the times when the museum was a working factory. All the members of our outing thought the day out a great success.
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Warm welcome, friendly staff. Interesting stall of New Hall table ware. Fascinating to see how the leather industry worked in Walsall
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First time here with grand daughter. Very good and educational for a 5 year old.
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Not thought about going here and I have totally regetted the years missed!!!<br>It's so much fun!!!<br>People were so friendly and helpful.<br>Kids learnt loads about the local area and leather.<br>They got hands on and made leather keyrings!<br>The prices are actually cheap compared to other gift shops!!!<br>All this with free admission!!!<br>Well defo be coming again!<br>Well worth a visit!!!
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The history was interesting and the photos were clear. It's a walk-around-at-your-own-pace thing. The volunteers were great and brought the machines alive. Well worth a rainy afternoon indoors. Gift shop included.
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We were lucky enough to have Michael tell us all about the making of saddles in days gone by. It must have been a very difficult job without the aid of modern machinery. We visited here last Thursday and they've even tried to incorporate Halloween in some of the exhibitions on show. It was very interesting and Michael was so informative and could answer any of our questions. The lady on reception was marvellous too and helped us to use their lift as well as making us feel comfortable on our arrival. Well worth a visit!
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A museum with a difference and activities such as helping people to make leather items. It also sells leather belts, purses etc. Excellent place to visit, especially for children.
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Had my visit today, so very interesting and informative. We was lucky today ( Saturday ) as Keith was on site and what a lovely and very interesting time we had with him, he told us things about leather and which animal or print items were made from and wasn’t we surprised. Allow yourselves a couple of hours .And the icing on the cake it’s all free and a pay and display parking just across the road.
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