William Booth Birthplace Museum

23/04/2026

🥳 Happy to announce that two Salvation Army periodicals are now available on the British Newspaper Archive.

'The War Cry' for 1879-1985 & 'The Social Gazette' for its entire run of 1893-1917. A total of more than 70,000 pages! 🙌

www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/BL/war-cry 🔒

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌱🌳🌍💚♻️

22nd April marks Earth Day, a date that reminds us that the choices we make can have a lasting impact on our world. Donating unused items or shopping second-hand can be an easy and meaningful way to reduce waste.

Through its charity shops and donation centres, The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom - and throughout the world - gives people the opportunity to do just that.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/charity-shops

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Did you know that the iconic Salvation Army thrift store was but one pillar in William Booth’s plan to reform society, as laid out in his book, “In Darkest England and The Way Out?”

Booth’s vision of a “Household Salvage Brigade” that would collect unwanted materials from people’s homes and sell them at a reduce price to help the poor, evolved into the modern day thrift store. 🛒

📷 via The Salvation Army National Archives | 📝 via Salvation Factory

21/04/2026

"Imagine living a full and interesting life, retiring, and then in your 90s, becoming a beloved celebrity."

Tap below to read her story! 👇

Imagine living a full and interesting life, retiring, and then in your 90s, becoming a beloved celebrity.

This was the case for Catherine Bramwell-Booth, the granddaughter of The Salvation Army’s co-founders, William and Catherine Booth. 💛

Tap the link to read her story!

🔗 https://peermag.org/articles/catherine-bramwell-booth/

🎨 by Paul Ryding |

16/04/2026

Spring has truly sprung at the museum. You'll find a warm and colourful welcome on your next visit. 🤗🌹🌷🪻

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10/04/2026

Happy birthday to William Booth! 🎂

Today we celebrate the birthday of William Booth, who was born on the 10th of April,1829 here at number 12 Notintone Street, Sneinton, Nottingham. William started the work of The Salvation Army in 1865 in London, England, with his wife, Catherine, and together they took the message of hope to those experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger and destitution, building and nurturing a movement that currently helps and serves millions of people around the world.

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08/04/2026

The Music Man Project Nottinghamshire is taking place this Friday, 10 April 2026 at 10.30am onwards at the Salvation Army Community Centre, Sneinton, directly next door to the museum. The Music Man Project is a monthly music workshop for people with learning disabilities.

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Looking forward to the next session of The Music Man Project Nottinghamshire this Friday at 10.30am onwards

02/02/2026

LANTERN WORKSHOP 🏮
Friday, 6 February 2026
4-8pm
Free

Make your own Light Night paper lantern inspired by the rich and colourful water meadow insects in this fun workshop led by artist Clare Taylor. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Drop in anytime 4-8pm. FREE.

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27/01/2026

***SOLD OUT***
CANDLELIGHT MUSEUM TOURS 🕯️
Friday, 6 February 2026
Tours: 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
FREE (booking essential👇 )

Join us for Nottingham LIGHT NIGHT and step back in time to see William Booth's house as it would have looked in 1829. Discover the young, Sneinton lad who would go on to co-found The Salvation Army and help millions of people around the world. Spaces very limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

All tours now fully booked. To be added to the waiting list, please call 0115 979 3464 or email: [email protected], indicating name, contact number, number of tickets needed and time slot preferred, please. First come, first served. Thank you.

BOOK at: https://tinyurl.com/zryftk32
Or call the Museum on 0115 979 3464.

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27/01/2026

Join us for Nottingham LIGHT NIGHT! 🎉⭐️🕯️
Friday, 6 February 2026
4-8pm
FREE - everyone welcome! 🤗

🕯️Museum open house 4-5pm 🏦
🕯️All ages, drop-in crafts workshop 4-8pm from award-winning artist Clare Taylor 🎨
🕯️Musical performances: two school choirs (voice and ukulele) and the versatile musician Marc Harry 🎺🎼
🕯️Candlelight museum tours 5-8pm (booking only essential for tours). BOOK at: https://tinyurl.com/zryftk32
🕯️Complimentary light refreshments ☕️🍪

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31/12/2025

Thank you, all, for your support over the past year. Your kind reviews have earned the museum a 2025 Travellers' Choice Award from Tripadvisor. 🤗

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