Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 1.5 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/12804949366 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry?
- Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 2LL), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry?
- Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 2LL.
- Is Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Soho Foundry?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 2LL.