Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building — a memorial in england-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 · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building 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 Smethwick Public Building, constructed in 1867, has served as the main library since 1928. It is recognized with a blue plaque for its historical significance.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque at Smethwick Public Building, located in the West Midlands, commemorates an important historical site. This memorial recognises the building's significance in local history, reflecting the architectural and social developments of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4966, -1.9725
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/2358873678 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building?
- Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1AA), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building?
- Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1AA.
- Is Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Smethwick Public Building?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1AA.