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Birmingham, England, was the centre of the world pen trade for more than a century, employing thousands of people, pioneering craftsmanship, manufacturing

processes and employment opportunities especially for women. The availability of cheap pens accelerated the development of education and literacy throughout the world. The Birmingham Pen Trade

Heritage Association is working to ensure that this important part of Birmingham's history may continue to be appreciated worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Argent Centre - Site of the Penroom Museum

 

 

The Penroom, Registered Charity No.1064945, is located in the heart of Birmingham, England, in the district of the Jewellery Quarter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click the map to open an interactive map in a new window.

 

Address: The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, Hockley, Birmingham, England, U.K., B1 3HS.  

Click inside the map on the left-hand-side to find its exact location.

 

 

 

MUSEUM The Museum is located in the same building and visitors are welcome.  Volunteers are available to provide information and guidance.

Admission is free; however, donations for the upkeep of the Museum are welcome.

 

Museum Opening Times

Mondays to Saturday 

11 am  to 4 pm

Sunday 

  1 pm to 4 pm 

Bank Holidays 

11 am to 4 pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calligraphy Lessons

Every Saturday 9:45am to 11:15am & 11:30am to 1 pm

Cost: £2.50/session (coffee or tea inclusive, but bring your own biscuits)

Teacher: Sandra Sandilands

 

 

School Visits  

Bring your classes to the Pen Museum. Your pupils will enjoy the trip and learn about:

  1. T
    he History of the Birmingham Steel Pen Trade and its impact on the development of employment, trade and growth in Birmingham, alongside the social implications. 
  2. Learn about Victorian times.
  3. Visit the two display rooms showing some of the tools and implements for manufacturing steel nibs.
  4. Make use of interactive exhibitions.
  5. Hands on experience on making nibs.
  6. Write with quills and steel pens.
  7. Museum trails and a variety of worksheets for varying abilities are available.
  8. Age- related talks.
  9. Teacher’s Pack/Activity Packs containing artefacts and factual material.

 

Teachers: Please download the certificate of risk assessment prior to visiting the Pen Room Museum.