William Booth Birthplace Museum

23/07/2026

Did you know?

The Salvation Army once faced opposition from The Skeleton Army.

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Battered and bruised, several of the earliest Salvationists experienced war from their adversaries known as The Skeleton Army.

This group would throw rotten eggs, punch and kick the Salvationists as they would march in the open air to sing songs and preach about their Savior.

The Skeleton Army made parody of The Salvation Army, wearing mock uniforms of their own, carrying their own flag — which had a skull and cross bones on it — and singing salty songs.

But among those Skeletons was a young man named Charles Jeffries, who would encounter God’s grace and whose life would never be the same.

Tap the link to learn more. 🔗 https://www.thewarcry.org/articles/from-skeleton-to-salvationist/

📸 via The Salvation Army National Archives and International Heritage Centre

09/07/2026

William says, "Hope to see you today for our Open House! Come see my family home and where I spent my toddler years." Drop in any time TODAY 9 July, 1-7pm. Free entry. All welcome!

08/07/2026

MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 🏠
Thursday, 9 July 2026
1-7pm (drop in any time)
Free entry. Everyone welcome! 😊


William Booth Memorial Community Centre - Sneinton
The Salvation Army UKI - East Midlands Division
Army UKI - East Midlands Division
Sneinton Festival Events
Sneinton Tenants and Residents Association
Sneinton Together
Sneinton Neighbourhood Forum
William Booth Memorial Halls Band, Nottingham
Visit Notts
Sneinton and Bakersfield uk group

02/07/2026

Happy Founders' Day!

Today is Founders’ Day – the day we celebrate William and Catherine Booth, who founded the movement in 1865 that became The Salvation Army.

19/06/2026

MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 🏠
Thursday, 9 July 2026
1-7pm (drop in anytime)
Free entry. Everyone welcome! 😊


William Booth Memorial Community Centre - Sneinton
The Salvation Army UKI - East Midlands Division
Sneinton Festival Events
Sneinton Tenants and Residents Association
Sneinton Together

23/04/2026

🥳 Happy to announce that two Salvation Army periodicals are now available on the British Newspaper Archive.

'The War Cry' for 1879-1985 & 'The Social Gazette' for its entire run of 1893-1917. A total of more than 70,000 pages! 🙌

www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/BL/war-cry 🔒

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌱🌳🌍💚♻️

22nd April marks Earth Day, a date that reminds us that the choices we make can have a lasting impact on our world. Donating unused items or shopping second-hand can be an easy and meaningful way to reduce waste.

Through its charity shops and donation centres, The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom - and throughout the world - gives people the opportunity to do just that.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/charity-shops

The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory

Did you know that the iconic Salvation Army thrift store was but one pillar in William Booth’s plan to reform society, as laid out in his book, “In Darkest England and The Way Out?”

Booth’s vision of a “Household Salvage Brigade” that would collect unwanted materials from people’s homes and sell them at a reduce price to help the poor, evolved into the modern day thrift store. 🛒

📷 via The Salvation Army National Archives | 📝 via Salvation Factory

21/04/2026

"Imagine living a full and interesting life, retiring, and then in your 90s, becoming a beloved celebrity."

Tap below to read her story! 👇

Imagine living a full and interesting life, retiring, and then in your 90s, becoming a beloved celebrity.

This was the case for Catherine Bramwell-Booth, the granddaughter of The Salvation Army’s co-founders, William and Catherine Booth. 💛

Tap the link to read her story!

🔗 https://peermag.org/articles/catherine-bramwell-booth/

🎨 by Paul Ryding |

16/04/2026

Spring has truly sprung at the museum. You'll find a warm and colourful welcome on your next visit. 🤗🌹🌷🪻

Visit Notts
William Booth Memorial Community Centre - Sneinton
The Salvation Army UKI - East Midlands Division
The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory

10/04/2026

Happy birthday to William Booth! 🎂

Today we celebrate the birthday of William Booth, who was born on the 10th of April,1829 here at number 12 Notintone Street, Sneinton, Nottingham. William started the work of The Salvation Army in 1865 in London, England, with his wife, Catherine, and together they took the message of hope to those experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger and destitution, building and nurturing a movement that currently helps and serves millions of people around the world.

The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
The Salvation Army UKI - East Midlands Division