Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial)
In or near Lower Penn.
Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) 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
The Film Spools (James Whale Memorial) is a public sculpture located at Castlegate Roundabout in Dudley. It features a collection of five distinct pieces that represent various aspects of medieval life, crafted from materials such as weathering steel, bronze, and wood.
Place summary
Film Spools is a memorial located in the West Midlands, dedicated to James Whale, a notable film director from 1889 to 1957. The memorial acknowledges Whale's contributions to cinema, particularly in the horror genre.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5156, -2.0719
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 1.7 km
- Opening
- At all times
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: node/6020512821 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial)?
- Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4TA), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial)?
- Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial)?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4TA.
- Is Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) free to visit?
- Yes, Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Film Spools (James Whale (1889-1957) Memorial)?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4TA.