Join the curator of the William Booth Birthplace Museum on a walking adventure around Nottingham as you follow a trail of historical facts to discover the truth about the co-founder of The Salvation Army's formative days in Nottingham. As you visit places associated with Booth, you will pass some of the town's sites of interest, including: the Council House, St Mary's Church and the Lace Market Theatre. The trail ends at the William Booth Birthplace Museum in Sneinton, where you can step back in time and see William's home as it looked in 1829 and wander around the museum at your leisure. Event run in association with Heritage Open Days..
STARTS: In front of the Nottingham Tourism & Travel Centre, 1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY
Lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Approximately 1.8 miles in length. Please wear suitable footwear for walking over uneven surfaces and bring along a bottle of water and perhaps a snack. Walk will go ahead regardless of weather.
FREE, but booking essential either online via website link above, you can also call the museum on 0115 979 3464 or email wbbm@salvationarmy.org.uk to book.
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