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British places established in 1961

59 places founded, built, or first recorded in 1961 — mostly in London.

All places established in 1961

Barking and Dagenham College📷 5

Ironworks & forges · London

Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham College — college in Barking and Dagenham, UK.

barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk
Brunel Museum📷 5

Museums · London

Brunel Museum

Brunel Museum — museum in Rotherhithe, London, England, United Kingdom.

👶brunel-museum.org.uk
Guy the Gorilla📷 5

Palaces · London

Guy the Gorilla

Guy the Gorilla — Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.

atlasobscura.com
Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge📷 5

Heritage railway stations · London

Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge

Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.

greenwichparkhistory.org.uk
Little Angel Theatre📷 5

Theatres · London

Little Angel Theatre

Little Angel Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

littleangeltheatre.com
Lord Trenchard📷 5

Gardens · London

Lord Trenchard

Lord Trenchard — Public artwork (statue).

thetattershallcastle.co.uk
New Runnymede Bridge📷 5

Historic bridges · London

New Runnymede Bridge

New Runnymede Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

RSPB The Lodge nature reserve📷 5

Forests & woodlands · London

RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

RSPB The Lodge nature reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Runnymede Bridge📷 5

Historic bridges · London

Runnymede Bridge

Runnymede Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Single Form📷 5

Parks · London

Single Form

Single Form — Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.

batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
The Lodge RSPB reserve📷 5

Wildlife reserves · London

The Lodge RSPB reserve

The Lodge RSPB reserve — nature reserve in Bedfordshire.

🐕ww2.rspb.org.uk
The Preacher📷 5

Forests & woodlands · London

The Preacher

The Preacher — Public artwork (statue) by Peter Lazslo Peri.

Two-piece reclining figure No.3. (1962)📷 5

Heritage railway stations · London

Two-piece reclining figure No.3. (1962)

Two-piece reclining figure No.3. (1962) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.

londonremembers.com
West Footbridge📷 5

Historic bridges · London

West Footbridge

West Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

carverharvey.co.uk
Buses in Roehampton - geograph.org.uk - 2509816📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

The Bull

The Bull in England London, United Kingdom.

Tree near Michael Faraday Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7259310📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

Michael Faraday Memorial

Michael Faraday Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.

elephantparkmarket.co.uk
Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 3, Brandon Estate – 1966 - geograph.org.uk - 6701026📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 3

Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 3 in England London, United Kingdom.

londonremembers.com
The Ranger's House, Greenwich Park - geograph.org.uk - 1326584📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge

Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge in England London, United Kingdom.

greenwichparkhistory.org.uk
By the lake, Battersea Park, London - geograph.org.uk - 6715173📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

Single Form (Memorial)

Single Form (Memorial) in England London, United Kingdom.

batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Evangelist with shadow, Forest Gate - geograph.org.uk - 2584692📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

The Preacher

The Preacher in England London, United Kingdom.

Covent Garden , Broad Court - geograph.org.uk - 6924698📷 5

Public art & sculpture · London

Young Dancer

Young Dancer — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

bowstreetmuseum.org.uk
251 on Oakleigh Road - geograph.org.uk - 392677📷 5

Historic churches · London

Sha'arei Tsedek: North London Reform Synagogue

Sha'arei Tsedek: North London Reform Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.

shaarei-tsedek.org.uk
The entrance of Notre Dame de France, Leicester Place, WC2 - geograph.org.uk - 2313144📷 5

Theatres · London

Prince Charles Cinema

Prince Charles Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

leicestersquaretheatre.com
American Museum and Gardens📷 5

Museums · South East England

American Museum and Gardens

American Museum and Gardens — culture and arts museum near Bath, England, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶americanmuseum.org
Atlas Computer Laboratory📷 5

Museums · South East England

Atlas Computer Laboratory

Atlas Computer Laboratory is a museum in the United Kingdom.

👶chilton-computing.org.uk
Canterbury Roman Museum📷 5

Museums · South East England

Canterbury Roman Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum — Grade I listed museum in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

👶canterburymuseums.co.uk
Dungeness Lighthouse📷 5

Lighthouses · South East England

Dungeness Lighthouse

Dungeness Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1961.

rhdr.org.uk
Museum of Farnham📷 5

Museums · South East England

Museum of Farnham

Museum of Farnham — museum in Farnham, England, United Kingdom.

👶farnham.gov.uk
New Thames Bridge📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

New Thames Bridge

New Thames Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Flytip, Red Rice - geograph.org.uk - 1172673📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Redrice School

Redrice School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Arnolfini📷 5

Galleries · South West England

Arnolfini

Arnolfini — arts centre and gallery in Bristol, UK.

arnolfini.org.uk
Princess Theatre📷 5

Theatres · South West England

Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

atgtickets.com
The harbour of St Ives - geograph.org.uk - 5749517📷 3

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Epidauros II, St Ives, Cornwall

Epidauros II, St Ives, Cornwall in England South West, United Kingdom.

bluebramblegallery.co.uk
The Munnings Museum📷 3

Museums · East of England

The Munnings Museum

The Munnings Museum — museum in Colchester, England, UK.

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Beaumanor Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7219582📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Declaration

Declaration in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Behind the Counter - geograph.org.uk - 7613145📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Criterion Theatre📷 3

Theatres · West Midlands

Criterion Theatre

Criterion Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

criteriontheatre.co.uk
Coventry Canal, Bridge Number 18B - geograph.org.uk - 3148503📷 5

Natural landmarks · West Midlands

The George Eliot School

The George Eliot School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

georgeeliot.midlandat.co.uk
Wentbridge Viaduct📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wentbridge Viaduct

Wentbridge Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

All Saints Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 7288547📷 5

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ilkley Manor House

Ilkley Manor House — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

bradfordmuseums.org
St Mary's Church, Windermere📷 3

Historic churches · North West England

St Mary's Church, Windermere

St Mary's Church, Windermere — church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK.

stmaryswindermere.co.uk
Tarleton Academy - geograph.org.uk - 4256198📷 5

Natural landmarks · North West England

Tarleton Academy

Tarleton Academy — a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Hush at Kilhope - geograph.org.uk - 1478058📷 3

Museums · North East England

Old Moss Lead Vein

Old Moss Lead Vein in England North East, United Kingdom.

designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Disused quarry, Weardale Works - geograph.org.uk - 593741📷 3

Caves · North East England

Fairy Holes Cave

Fairy Holes Cave in England North East, United Kingdom.

designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Houses on Burns Road - geograph.org.uk - 3842785📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Eston Town Hall

Eston Town Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve📷 3

Forests & woodlands · Scottish Highlands

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

🐕nature.scot
Crieff Road, Perth - geograph.org.uk - 5887417📷 3

Other places · Scottish Highlands

UHI Perth

UHI Perth in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

perth.uhi.ac.uk
Dalmilling Golf Course📷 3

Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands

Dalmilling Golf Course

Dalmilling Golf Course — golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

Silver Jubilee Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North Wales

Silver Jubilee Bridge

Silver Jubilee Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Silver Jubilee Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North Wales

Silver Jubilee Bridge

Silver Jubilee Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

St Ambrose's Church, Speke📷 3

Historic churches · North Wales

St Ambrose's Church, Speke

St Ambrose's Church, Speke — church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.

Memorial To The Frongoch Internment Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6143218📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North Wales

Monument to Bob Roberts

Monument to Bob Roberts in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Television transmitter, Rhiw Gwraidd - geograph.org.uk - 3151677📷 3

Other places · Mid Wales

Llandrindod Wells transmitting station

Llandrindod Wells transmitting station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Hound Dog, Gromit No.66 - geograph.org.uk - 3656167📷 3

Theatres · South Wales

Arnolfini

Arnolfini in Wales South, United Kingdom.

arnolfini.org.uk
Bicycle hire at Swansea University - geograph.org.uk - 6324649📷 3

Gardens · South Wales

Grove Building

Grove Building — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.

egypt.swan.ac.uk
Flush Bracket, Cookstown - geograph.org.uk - 4028750📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

Holy Trinity College, Cookstown

Holy Trinity College, Cookstown in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

holytrinitycollege.org
Flush Bracket, Cookstown - geograph.org.uk - 4028750📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

St. Mary's High School, Newry

St. Mary's High School, Newry in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

stmarysnewry.com
High Street, Draperstown - geograph.org.uk - 7871924📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

St Colm's High School, Draperstown

St Colm's High School, Draperstown in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

stcolmshigh.org.uk
The interior of St Colmans Chapel, Massforth - geograph.org.uk - 2462840📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen

St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

stjosephscrossmaglen.com

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