Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood — 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 · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood 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 University of Birmingham features a vibrant campus filled with art, culture, museums, gardens, and music. It serves as a hub for community engagement and civic pride, particularly highlighted through the poetry of Casey Bailey, who was the Birmingham Poet Laureate from 2020 to 2022.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque commemorating Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood is located in the West Midlands. This memorial recognises the contributions of both individuals, although specific details about their achievements are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4520, -1.9381
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B15 2TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- University — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.birmingham.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3474099871 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood?
- Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2TH), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood?
- Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2TH.
- Is Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Leon Abrams and Ray Lightwood?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2TH.