Kingswood Heritage Museum 2025

In the 18th century, William Champion's Zinc & Brass Works was probably the largest industrial site in Europe. Here are models of a zinc foundry and workers' housing and explanations of the zinc and brass making processes. Also with its icehouse and windmill tower and the gardens nearby.

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Address: Tower Lane Warmley Gloucestershire BS30 8XT

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From 1 Apr. Tue, Sat-Sun 1400-1700. Visit website or facebook for more details.

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By Bus: 19, 42, 43
By Rail: Bristol Temple Meads / 8 miles

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Interpretation of the site can be seen in a dedicated gallery.

There are models of a zinc foundry and workers’ housing alongside explanations of the zinc and brass making processes. William Champion invented and patented a method of producing zinc from calamine (zinc bearing ore).

His methods enabled him to produce a much higher quality brass than his rivals. He prospered until his patent ran out, then his rivals started to use his processes and he went bankrupt.