Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
blue plaque: W.H. Auden
In or near Birmingham.
blue plaque: W.H. Auden — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- University · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
blue plaque: W.H. Auden 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 commemorating W.H. Auden is located in the West Midlands. It marks the significance of the poet's contributions to literature.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4584, -1.9591
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B17 9QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- University — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/418901385 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is blue plaque: W.H. Auden?
- blue plaque: W.H. Auden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B17 9QS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is blue plaque: W.H. Auden?
- blue plaque: W.H. Auden — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to blue plaque: W.H. Auden?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B17 9QS.
- Is blue plaque: W.H. Auden free to visit?
- Yes, blue plaque: W.H. Auden is free to enter.
- How do I get to blue plaque: W.H. Auden?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B17 9QS.