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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird

In or near Birmingham.

Free admission

Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Gibb Street - geograph.org.uk - 8019350

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bordesley · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Blue Plaque for Alfred Bird is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the inventor of egg-free custard and the founder of Bird's Custard. This public art installation acknowledges Bird's contributions to culinary innovation.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4748, -1.8842
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B9 4AT
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Nearest railway station
Bordesley0.5 km
Official site
www.instagram.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird?
Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B9 4AT), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird?
Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird?
The nearest railway station is Bordesley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B9 4AT.
Is Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird free to visit?
Yes, Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird is free to enter.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: Alfred Bird?
The nearest railway station is Bordesley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B9 4AT.