Plan of Soho

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Date:1800 - 1899 (c.)

Description:A nineteenth century plan of Matthew Boulton's Soho by then in the ownership of his son, Matthew Robinson Boulton. The Mint is clearly visible to the right of the factory. By 1788 Boulton had six presses at work in this building producing coins of a uniform shape and size.

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Donor ref:BMAG 1970V1082 (16/474)

Source: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery ,  Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

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