Other places · North East England
Conversation Piece
In or near South Shields.
Conversation Piece — Public artwork (sculpture) by Juan Munoz.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Conversation Piece is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Juan Munoz.". Coordinates: 55.0060°, -1.4255°.
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Official information
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases life on the edge of the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore the fort's reconstructed structures and learn about its significance in Roman history.
Place summary
Conversation Piece is located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in the unparished area of South Tyneside, postcode NE33. It is recognised for its unique architectural significance, contributing to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0060, -1.4255
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 11am – 4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6631196978 (ODbL)
- commons: Conversation Piece - geograph.org.uk - 2611496.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 1LH), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece — Public artwork (sculpture) by Juan Munoz.
- How do I get to Conversation Piece?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 1LH.
- How do I get to Conversation Piece?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 1LH.