By year
British places established in 1981
72 places founded, built, or first recorded in 1981 β mostly in Scottish Highlands.
Highlights
π· 3Wildlife reserves Β· West Midlands
Brandon Marsh
Brandon Marsh β nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Iconicπ· 3Weird & wonderful Β· North West England
Derwent Pencil Museum
The story of the pencil, told in Keswick where graphite was first discovered.
Flagshipπ· 3Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Highlands
Speyside Way
65-mile route through the Speyside whisky country, Buckie to Newtonmore.
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IconicMountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
The Cuillin
Skye's gabbro mountain range β Britain's most demanding peaks.
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IconicClimbing & bouldering crags Β· Scottish Islands
Cuillin Ridge
The UK's hardest single-day mountaineering route β 11km across Skye's Black Cuillin.
All places established in 1981
π· 5Castles Β· London
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin β Public artwork (statue).
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· London
The Messenger
The Messenger β Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.
π· 5Theatres Β· London
The Fridge
The Fridge in England London, United Kingdom.
π· 5Public art & sculpture Β· London
Aldersgate Flame
Aldersgate Flame in England London, United Kingdom.
π· 5Theatres Β· London
Battersea Arts Centre
Battersea Arts Centre β Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Historic churches Β· London
Beth Shalom Cambridge
Beth Shalom Cambridge β a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Historic churches Β· London
Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue
Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue β a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· London
The John Henry Newman School
The John Henry Newman School β a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Galleries Β· South East England
Aspex Gallery
Aspex Gallery is a gallery in the United Kingdom.
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π· 5Heritage railway stations Β· South East England
Cartwheeling Boys
Cartwheeling Boys β Public artwork (sculpture).
π· 5Museums Β· South East England
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum β military museum in Manston, Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
π· 5National landscapes (AONB) Β· South East England
Walking Madonna
Walking Madonna β Public artwork (statue) by Elisabeth Frink.
π· 5Public art & sculpture Β· South East England
Cartwheeling Boys
Cartwheeling Boys in England South East, United Kingdom.
π· 5Gardens Β· South East England
Shire Hall, Shinfield Park
Shire Hall, Shinfield Park β a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· South East England
Greenfields School
Greenfields School β a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
π· 5Mills Β· South West England
Coldharbour Mill
Coldharbour Mill β Industrial museum, United Kingdom.
π· 3Public art & sculpture Β· South West England
Walking Madonna
Walking Madonna in England South West, United Kingdom.
π· 3Museums Β· East of England
Parham Airfield Museum
Parham Airfield Museum β UK museum in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England.
π· 3Breweries Β· East of England
Woodforde's Brewery
Woodforde's Brewery is a brewery in the United Kingdom.
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π· 3Parks Β· West Midlands
Cutsdean Quarry
Cutsdean Quarry β nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England.
π· 3Stadiums Β· West Midlands
Prince of Wales Stadium
Prince of Wales Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Parks Β· West Midlands
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve β park in United Kingdom.
π· 3Forests & woodlands Β· West Midlands
Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite
Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Theme parks Β· West Midlands
Doom & Sons
Doom & Sons was a former attraction in the Talbot Street area of Alton Towers theme park, Staffordshire, England. The attraction was opened in 1981 and was Alton Towers' first haunted attraction. It w
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· West Midlands
Leicester Grammar School
Leicester Grammar School β a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
π· 5Museums Β· West Midlands
Greater Manchester Police Museum
The Greater Manchester Police Museum is a former police station converted into a museum and archives detailing the history of policing in Greater Manchester, England. It was home to Manchester City Po
π· 3Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor) is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor) is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Harrogate Tutorial College
Harrogate Tutorial College β a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
π· 3Heritage railway stations Β· North East England
Fawdon
Fawdon in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Heritage railway stations Β· North East England
Bank Foot
Bank Foot in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Heritage railway stations Β· North East England
Central Station
Central Station in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Historic bridges Β· North East England
Wansbeck Road
Wansbeck Road in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· North East England
Collingwood College Boat Club
Collingwood College Boat Club in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Heritage railway stations Β· North East England
Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Stadiums Β· North East England
Gateshead Stadium
Gateshead Stadium in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Historic houses Β· North East England
County Hall
County Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
π· 3Museums Β· Scottish Highlands
Wick Heritage Museum
Wick Heritage Museum β museum in Wick, Scotland, UK.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands
Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area
Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Reservoirs & lochs Β· Scottish Highlands
Glen Strathfarrar
Glen Strathfarrar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Reservoirs & lochs Β· Scottish Highlands
Kintail
Kintail in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 2Other places Β· Scottish Highlands
Wester Ross
Wester Ross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Scottish Highlands
Strathcarron Hospice
Strathcarron Hospice in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands
North West Sutherland National Scenic Area
North West Sutherland National Scenic Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Reservoirs & lochs Β· Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Tongue
Kyle of Tongue in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Scottish Highlands
Glenrothes Hospital
Glenrothes Hospital in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands
Derwent Pencil Museum
Derwent Pencil Museum β museum in Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK.
π· 3Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Theatres Β· Central Scotland
Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
Islands Β· Scottish Islands
South Lewis, Harris and North Uist NSA
South Lewis, Harris and North Uist NSA in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Scottish Islands
Morar, Moidart and Ardnamurchan National Scenic Area
Morar, Moidart and Ardnamurchan National Scenic Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Scottish Islands
Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs National Scenic Area
Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs National Scenic Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Islands Β· Scottish Islands
Small Isles
Small Isles in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
Trotternish
Trotternish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Reservoirs & lochs Β· Scottish Islands
Kyles of Bute
Kyles of Bute in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
π· 3Other places Β· Scottish Islands
Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area
Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.