Memorials & monuments · London
Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham Junction · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial is a memorial located in england-london, 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 Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial is located in London. It commemorates the victims of the 1988 rail crash, which resulted in 35 fatalities. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and is recognised for its significance in rail safety history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4580, -0.1743
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW18 2TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tooting
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham Junction — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/540309650 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial?
- Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW18 2TB), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial?
- Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW18 2TB.
- Is Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapham Rail Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW18 2TB.