Memorials & monuments · North West England
Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C
In or near Singleton.
Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- St Annes-on-the-Sea · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C is a memorial located in england-north-west, 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: Ribble Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque commemorating Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C is located in North-West England. This memorial recognises the achievements of Alcock, a notable figure in aviation history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7569, -3.0219
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Fylde
- Parish
- Saint Anne's on the Sea
- Postcode
- FY8 3BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fylde
- Nearest railway station
- St Annes-on-the-Sea — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/2188404303 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C?
- Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY8 3BB), in the parish of Saint Anne's on the Sea.
- What is Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C?
- Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C?
- The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY8 3BB.
- Is Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C a protected site?
- Yes — Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque : Sir John W. Alcock K.B.E. D.S.C?
- The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY8 3BB.