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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Francis Pettit Smith

In or near Shortlands.

Free admission

Francis Pettit Smith — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Crystal Palace transmitter mast, from College Road - geograph.org.uk - 2440806

Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Sydenham Hill · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Francis Pettit Smith 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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From the Wikipedia article

Sir Francis Pettit Smith (9 February 1808 – 12 February 1874) was an English inventor and, along with John Ericsson, one of the inventors of the screw propeller. He was also the driving force behind the construction of the world's first screw-propelled steamship, SS Archimedes.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4284, -0.0753
District
Southwark
Parish
Southwark, unparished area
Postcode
SE26 6SH
Parliamentary constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood
Nearest railway station
Sydenham Hill0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Francis Pettit Smith?
Francis Pettit Smith is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE26 6SH), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
What is Francis Pettit Smith?
Francis Pettit Smith — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Francis Pettit Smith?
The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE26 6SH.
Is Francis Pettit Smith free to visit?
Yes, Francis Pettit Smith is free to enter.
How do I get to Francis Pettit Smith?
The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE26 6SH.