Soho House

Soho House, Matthew Boulton's home in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, is now a museum (opened in 1995), managed by Birmingham City Council, celebrating his life, his partnership with James Watt and his membership of the Lunar Society.

Related Topics:
Matthew Boulton - Handsworth - Birmingham - England - Museum - 1995 - Birmingham City Council - James Watt - Lunar Society

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When built, the house was adjacent to Boulton's Soho Manufactory, since demolished.

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It also hosts exhibitions of local and community interest.

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In the years between Boulton's leaving and the house becoming a museum, it had several uses, more recently as a residential hostel for police officers.

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The house is located at {{gbmapping|SP053891}}

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