Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon — a memorial in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon is a memorial located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Blue Plaque for Michael Balcon is located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates the influential film producer, known for his significant contributions to British cinema.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4777, -1.9555
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B16 9GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/2943490242 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon?
- Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B16 9GD), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon?
- Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon — a memorial in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Birmingham. Drivers can use postcode B16 9GD.
- Is Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Michael Balcon?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B16 9GD.