Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- University · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley 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 offers a variety of exhibitions and public programs to engage visitors.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque commemorating Sir William Ashley is located in the West Midlands. This memorial recognises the contributions of Ashley, who was a notable figure in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4498, -1.9249
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B15 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Phone
- +44 (0) 121 414 7333
- Nearest railway station
- University — 0.8 km
- Official site
- barber.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1593625004 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley?
- Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2TY), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley?
- Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2TY.
- Is Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Sir William Ashley?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2TY.