Lock Museum

Lock Museum

Locks, keys and lock-making tools displayed in a Victorian locksmith's house.

The Locksmith's House is located in a Victorian lockmaker’s house and workshops, that are a typical example of many of the small business premises that occupied a great deal of Willenhall and the surrounding area. 

Much of the house has been accurately restored into an archetypal Victorian dwelling, using many of the original pieces of furniture. Gas lighting is still installed, and once inside, it’s possible to imagine that you are back in Victorian times. 

There is also an interesting and unusual collection of locks and keys that were locally made. The workshops still contain the machinery to manufacture the handmade padlocks that were produced here. They are unique, as handmade locks are now a thing of the past, and most of the small workshops that were so abundant in the town, have disappeared due to decay or redevelopment.

Venue Category: 
Museums
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Technology
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Science
Technology / Engineering
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
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Venue Address: 
54 New Road
Willlenhall
Wolverhampton
WV13 2DA
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01902 634542

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