Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birthplace of Commercial Rail
In or near Adel.
Birthplace of Commercial Rail — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Rick Carn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birthplace of Commercial Rail is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Birthplace of Commercial Rail is a significant historical site in Leeds, England, marking the origins of the railway industry. Visitors can explore the area and learn about its impact on transportation and commerce.
Place summary
The Birthplace of Commercial Rail is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the origins of the railway industry in Britain, marking a significant development in transportation history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7938, -1.5477
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS1 4EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.andyscottsculptor.com
Sources
- osm: node/4353929864 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birthplace of Commercial Rail?
- Birthplace of Commercial Rail is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS1 4EN), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Birthplace of Commercial Rail?
- Birthplace of Commercial Rail — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Commercial Rail?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS1 4EN.
- Is Birthplace of Commercial Rail free to visit?
- Yes, Birthplace of Commercial Rail is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Commercial Rail?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS1 4EN.