Bilston Craft Gallery

Bilston Craft Gallery is at Mount Pleasant in Bilston, opened in 1937. Built by Frederick Harper on the site of Brueton House in 1905. Was a Girls' High School 1918-30.


Where is Bilston Craft Gallery?

Bilston Craft Gallery is on Mount Pleasant, Bilston, WV14 7LU

 

In brief

Bilston Gallery occupies the a locally listed historic venue. It was built by Frederick Harper on the site of Brueton House in 1905. They were local lock makers. By 1918 the premises was occupied by Bilston Girls' High School until they moved to a purpose built school in 1930. Bilston Borough Council had the idea of opening a municipal art gallery and museum on the site. It opened in 1937. It was renamed in 1999 from Bilston Art Gallery and Museum to Bilston Craft Gallery. It also houses the library.

Bilston Craft GalleryBilston Craft Gallery (January 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Bilston Craft GalleryBilston Craft Gallery (January 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Bilston Craft GalleryBilston Craft Gallery (January 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Bilston Craft GalleryBilston Craft Gallery (January 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Contact details

Bilston Craft Gallery

Project dates

12 Mar 2024 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Art; Culture & creativity, Classic Architecture

Contact

Your Place Your Space

Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com