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Strangest/Specialty Museums in Birmingham

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The Black Country is a large industrial area to the north-west of Birmingham and this museum is a reminder of how things used to be here 100 years ago. It comprises many historic buildings, taken down from elsewhere and re-erected to make an authentic town of a century ago. Highlights include an old-fashioned funfair, a narrowboat ride and a trip down a coal mine, light is deliberately kept to the levels that would have been experienced by the miners. All children and adults can take a lesson in an 1840s school and tour round a Victorian sweetshop, chemist's, nail-making shop and stables, among many other exhibits.

As the only surviving example of the once prevalent Back to Backs of Birmingham, these historic buildings are a rare treasure. During the 19th Century, a number of buildings were built back to back around a common courtyard to meet the demands of the rapidly growing population of the city as a result of industrialization. These houses were inhabited by the working class who managed to survive in these cramped quarters. Each of the four Back to Backs around the courtyard has been restored and refurnished as a representation of four different time periods, giving visitors an extremely rare opportunity to take a peek into the lives of the ordinary working men and women of the 1840s, 1870s, 1930s and 1970s. Only a few slots are available each day and prior reservations are a must if you wish to visit these homes.

United Kingdom's only museum dedicated to educating visitors about the pen manufacturing industry, The Pen Museum offers a glimpse into the history of this industry. A visit to The Pen Museum reveals why Birmigham has been the hub of steel pen trade. This museum also offers in-depth information about the workers and employers involved in pen making business and provides abundant information about the various pen brands and companies. Apart from the historical exhibits, this museum also allows visitors to test their writing skills using a steel pen. Also, visitors can try their hand at making their own nib. The Pen Museum also offers classes in calligraphy.

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