Mushroom Green Chainshop 2025

19th century chainshop which open to the public for demonstrations of fire welded chain making. Watch Luke, Nats or Liam demonstrating chain making the traditional way, with hammer, tongs and fire. If you’re really lucky (or we’re really knackered) we might let you have a go.

Contacts

Operator: Industrial Heritage Stronghold

Address: Quarry Road Cradley Heath West Midlands DY2 0EE

Telephone: 07710 379 000
Website: View website

Open Days & Times

2nd Sun in month Apr-Oct 1430-1700. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Rail: Cradley Heath / 1 mile

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In 1911 there were 6,550 people working in the chain making industry and by 1914 the Black Country had an international reputation for good craftsmanship.
Both men and women were employed in the industry, many in back yard workshops such as at Mushroom Green, so it is an excellent way to experience the working practices and in a way conditions of our skilled ancestors. And it’s FREE!!!!