William Booth Birthplace Museum, Nottingham

The William Booth Birthplace Museum in Nottingham offers a thoughtful journey into the life and legacy of one of the city’s most influential figures-William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army. Housed in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, the museum recreates the modest atmosphere of a lower-middle-class home in the late 1820s, giving visitors a sense of the environment that shaped Booth’s early life.

Through personal artifacts, photographs from Industrial Revolution-era Nottingham, and portraits of William Booth, his wife Catherine, and other key religious and political figures, the museum explores the forces that inspired Booth to dedicate his life to social reform and religious service. Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army, is also honored here for her role as a preacher, writer, and advocate for equality.

As an independent museum, it not only preserves Booth’s birthplace but also highlights the global impact of the movement he started-now active in over 120 countries. Special events, including participation in Heritage Open Days, offer a chance to enjoy family activities, light refreshments, and deeper engagement with this historic site.

Whether you're interested in religious history, social justice, or simply curious about Nottingham's past, the William Booth Birthplace Museum provides a meaningful and accessible experience.