Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
A Thousand Ghosts
In or near Hereford.
A Thousand Ghosts in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
A Thousand Ghosts is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 2009. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum showcases the history of the Herefordshire Light Infantry, the Herefordshire Regiment, and the Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers. It is a volunteer-run museum that tells stories of bravery and dedication from a small rural English county.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A Thousand Ghosts is a public art installation located in the West Midlands, established in 2009. This work contributes to the region's contemporary art landscape, reflecting themes relevant to the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0492, -2.7116
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR1 2NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Phone
- 07726566602
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 1.4 km
- Official site
- herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q47478281 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Thousand Ghosts?
- A Thousand Ghosts is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 2NQ), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is A Thousand Ghosts?
- A Thousand Ghosts in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Thousand Ghosts?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 2NQ.
- When was A Thousand Ghosts built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Is A Thousand Ghosts a protected site?
- Yes — A Thousand Ghosts is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A Thousand Ghosts free to visit?
- Yes, A Thousand Ghosts is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Thousand Ghosts?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 2NQ.