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Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 - 20 September 2026
William Booth Birthplace Museum
Free entry, pre booking not required
Explore the birthplace of an extraordinary man who helped millions.
Explore the birthplace of Nottingham's most famous preacher and social reformer - William Booth - co-founder of the Salvation Army. Explore the Grade II listed building and step back in time to see what a lower middle class home would have looked like in the late 1820s. Find out about Booth's early years in Nottingham and the influences that impacted him and inspired him to lead a life of service. Learn about Booth's wife, Catherine, an incredible woman who was also a writer, preacher and co-founder of the Salvation Army. Explore the museum in your own time.
| Heritage Open Days - Discover the William Booth Birthplace Museum (18 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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William Booth Birthplace Museum, NottinghamDiscover the life and work of William Booth – Nottingham’s most famous preacher and social reformer and founder of The Salvation Army
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