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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry

Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

About

Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry 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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Place summary

The Blue Plaque at Soho Foundry is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It marks the site of the historically significant foundry established by Matthew Boulton and James Watt, pivotal figures in the Industrial Revolution. The foundry is recognised for its contributions to engineering and manufacturing.

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Coordinates
52.4973, -1.9475
Official site
openplaques.org

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Where is Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry?
Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.4973°, -1.9475°.