Bishop Asbury Cottage
An eighteenth century cottage which was the boyhood home of Francis Asbury, the first American Methodist Bishop. Asbury is virtually unknown in Britain but has his own statue on the Capitol in Washington and is considered important in the founding of an independant American nation. Furnished in period style, and with memorabilia and information relating to Asbury's life both in West Bromwich and in America and the cottage itself, information relating to the rise of Methodism in the Black Country, and links to John Wesley's life and times, and visits to the local area.
The cottage is believed to date from the early 18th century. It is a simple artisans dwelling, constructed of brick, tile and timber. When built, it was part of a short terrace, but the other cottages were demolished to make way for the widening of the Newton Road.
The cottage is very small, and has no visitor facilities. Parking is limited to the Malt Shovel public house next door. Access to the cottage is up a flight of steep steps into the garden.
We regret that there is no disabled access at present.
Contact Details
Bishop Asbury Cottage,
Newton Road, Great Barr B43 6HN.
Tel: 0121 556 0683 (Wednesbury Museum)
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Opening Times
Open by appointment only for group visits. The cottage is also open on special open days usually in May and September. Check our facebook page for any open day details, call Wednesbury Museum, e-mail us at museumarts_tourism@sandwell.gov.uk or check out our current events and activities leaflet.