Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA
In or near Worcester.
Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Charles Hastings, founder of the British Medical Association, is located in the West Midlands. This memorial recognises Hastings' significant contributions to the medical profession. It serves as a historical marker detailing his role in the establishment of the BMA.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1961, -2.2227
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 1DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Sources
- osm: node/2767885936 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA?
- Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 1DJ), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA?
- Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR1 1DJ.
- Is Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA a protected site?
- Yes — Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque:Sir Charles Hastings Founder of the BMA?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 1DJ.