Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage

Birmingham was the centre of the world pen trade for more than a century, employing thousands of people, and pioneering craftsmanship, manufacturing processes and employment opportunities for women. The Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Museum is working to ensure that this important part of Birmingham's history receives the recognition it deserves. The Pen Room houses the cities museum of pens and pen manufacture.
Visitors can explore the differing manufacturing processes, try their hand at traditional quill writing and make their own pen nibs using original hand operated presses.

A learning centre attached to the museum provides writing based training and history related subjects. Local Schools, Colleges and Several groups supporting people with learning difficulties benefit through practical calligraphy and writing classes, talks and presentations, educational exercises and the use of the museums library and archives. Co-Enterprise are helping to develop new promotional material and are providing advice to attract local business sponsorship and support.

www.penroom.co.uk