Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Dr William Penny Brookes
In or near Ironbridge.
Dr William Penny Brookes — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dr William Penny Brookes 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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Official information
Much Wenlock Museum showcases local geology and the history of the modern Olympic games. Visitors can explore the museum's collection and learn about the area's rich history through various exhibits and interactive elements.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dr William Penny Brookes Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This memorial honours Dr. William Penny Brookes, a notable figure in the promotion of physical education and health in the 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5963, -2.5574
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Much Wenlock
- Postcode
- TF13 6HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 01743 258885
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village — 9 km
- Opening
- Summer: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10am–1pm & 1:30pm–4:30pm; Winter: Thu, Fri, Sat 10am–1pm & 1:30pm–4:30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2469421158 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dr William Penny Brookes?
- Dr William Penny Brookes is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF13 6HR), in the parish of Much Wenlock.
- What is Dr William Penny Brookes?
- Dr William Penny Brookes — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dr William Penny Brookes?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF13 6HR.
- Is Dr William Penny Brookes a protected site?
- Yes — Dr William Penny Brookes is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dr William Penny Brookes free to visit?
- Yes, Dr William Penny Brookes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dr William Penny Brookes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF13 6HR. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.