J. W. Evans Silver Factory

Spectacular, funny art in a silver factory.

This museum of past manufacture of silverware in the Jewellery Quarter is extraordinary. Until 6 September it is also home to an idiosyncratic exhibition of Dion Kitson's work. On our visit, two guide...

A fantastic experience

We went on a prebooked tour which was primarily to see the current art exhibition which is being incorporated into the museum. Very fortunately the guide to visitor ratio was such that we also got an ...

Yet another great Visit to J.W. Evans

Another fabulous couple of hours being taken round this industrial time capsule by a great knowledgeable and experienced guide who had been in the toolmaking trade himself and so therefore brought a l...

Fascinating place to visit

Today, my husband and I visited this gem, tucked in the middle of the Jewelry Quarter. Our guide Brendan, accompanied by Dan gave us a brilliant tour of this old silver factory. It was very fascinatin...

A remarkable secret glimpse into the industrial past.

An exceptional insight into Birmingham’s industrial past. You would not know, casually walking down Albion Street in the jewellery quarter, what lies behind the somewhat unremarkable frontage of no. 5...