Dare to step into the darkness of a 19th-century Pen factory?
For the first time ever, the Pen Museum opens its doors after dark for Ink & Shadows, a chilling guided tour through the sinister side of Birmingham’s pen trade.

• Uncover the brutal history of Rusty Pen Nib assaults.
• Learn the unsettling truth about pen nibs as prison shavers.
• Explore original Victorian newspapers revealing the grim reality of life in the industry.