J.W. Evans Silver Factory, Birmingham

Founded by Jenkin William Evans in 1882, the business passed from father to son to grandson and each generation made the silver tableware that graced the dining tables of the British Empire. When Anthony Evans retired in 2008, English Heritage stepped in and bought the houses and their contents.

J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Much of the JW Evans factory has been preserved and remains how it looked when it first opened in 1880. Behind the frontage of four terraced houses, the workshops retain their original drop stamps and fly presses. They are packed with thousands of dies for the manufacture of silverware, as well as the whole of the working equipment, stock and records of the business.

Opening Times

Prebooked tours only. Call 0870 333 1181
There is a limit of 10 people per tour.

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Ticket Prices

Adult £7.50
Child £7.50

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Disabled Facilities

JW Evans has narrow corridors, uneven floor surfaces and a number of steep narrow staircases so we regret that there is no access for our disabled visitors. JW Evans is suitable for most ages and abilities but caution will need to be taken with those with minor health and mobility issues.

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