Boulton 2009 News

HARK, I HEAR MUSICK! - Added 18.01.08
A light-hearted programme of Matthew Boulton’s favourite music, by Handel,
Thomas Arne, William Herschel and Capel Bond, with readings from
the Matthew Boulton Papers .......more >

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE PIECES FROM THE PRIVATE SILVER COLLECTION OF THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE ON SHOW
AT SPRING FAIR 2008 - Added 09.01.08
The Birmingham Assay Office Stand at the Spring Fair will feature a rare opportunity to see pieces from its unique Silver Collection, which tells the remarkable story of the history of hallmarking in Birmingham. .......more >

MATTHEW BOULTON RETURNS TO SOHO HOUSE FOR HIS BICENTENARY LAUNCH - Added 09.01.08
People attending the launch of Boulton 2009– the celebration of the bicentenary of Boulton’s death – (held at Soho House at the end of 2007) were in for an unexpected treat.   The highlight of the evening was an opening address given by a VIP guest par excellence – Matthew Boulton himself!...click for more >

A MATTHEW BOULTON TOUR DE FORCE - Added 09.01.08
At the end of 2007 The Birmingham Assay Office was honoured to host the second AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council) funded workshop on the plans for Boulton 2009 celebrations. In addition to providing a forum for the discussion of ideas for the bicentenary of Matthew Boulton’s death, the workshops are intended to build sustainable partnerships between Heritage providers and Higher Education institutions in the City.  ...click for more >

BOULTON MEDALS COME UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT- Added 09.01.08
There has been increased interest in the medals Matthew Boulton produced at the mint at Soho, in Birmingham.   ...click for more >

BOULTON 2009 - “CALL FOR PAPERS” - Added 27.11.07
In addition to a substantial exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to commemorate the bicentenary of Matthew Boulton’s death...click for more >

FIRST BOULTON 2009 WORKSHOP GOES BACK TO HIS ROOTS - Added 27.11.07
The Birmingham Assay Office is a partner in all of the projects to celebrate the bicentenary of Matthew Boulton’s death in 2009 - and rightly so, as it is the only remaining functioning enterprise with which Boulton was involved...click for more >