Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- University · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, 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 Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an art gallery and concert hall located on the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus. It features an internationally significant art collection and hosts a variety of exhibitions and public programs aimed at inspiring visitors.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque for John Henry Poynting is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the notable physicist known for his work in the field of electromagnetism. This memorial highlights Poynting's contributions to science and serves as a recognition of his legacy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4498, -1.9290
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B15 2TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Phone
- +44 (0) 121 414 7333
- Nearest railway station
- University — 0.5 km
- Official site
- barber.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3474099870 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting?
- Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2TS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting?
- Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2TS.
- Is Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: John Henry Poynting?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2TS.