Coffin Works museum

Birmingham was known as ‘The City of a Thousand Trades’. This was one of them. Newman Brothers made funeral furniture for the rich and famous (including Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and Judy Garland) until it finally closed in 1998. Cornelius (great name) was our fabulous guide around the site which has been lovingly restored and preserved.

A little bit of history here if anyone is interested - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newman_Brothers_Coffin_Furniture_Factory

[Chris H]

This is brilliant I remember Newman Brothers, was their factory off Newhall Street ?

[Etienne]

Very original and interesting subject. Thanks for the information and for the link.

[Phil Howcroft]

pin sharp with great light for indoor photography

[Lesley]

@chrisiow Yes it was. In Fleet Street.

[Lesley]

@etienne @phil_howcroft Thank you very much.

[Louise]

So great that they managed to get it restored!