Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Friar Gate Heads, Derby
In or near Horsley.
Friar Gate Heads, also known as the Reform Bill Heads, is a public artwork on Friar Gate in Derby, marking the city street scene and the memory of the 1831 Reform Bill unrest.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Friar Gate Heads is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
What are the Friar Gate Heads?
The Friar Gate Heads are the Reform Bill Heads, a public artwork by Tim Clapcott installed on Friar Gate in Derby. Art UK records the work as dating to 2000 and gives Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire as its location.
Use this page as a compact visitor reference: it gives the map point, street-level image context, nearby Derby places and source links so the artwork can be found without relying on a social-media post.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Derby Gaol is a working museum that has undergone various transformations since its construction. It offers visitors a glimpse into its historical significance and the opportunity to participate in paranormal investigations.
Place summary
Friar Gate Heads is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This site features a collection of artistic works that contribute to the cultural landscape of the area. The installation is notable for its engagement with the community and its reflection of local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9245, -1.4876
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 1DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby North
- Phone
- 01335 360 882
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.9 km
- Official site
- richardfelix.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3230552195 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friar Gate Heads?
- Friar Gate Heads is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 1DF), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Friar Gate Heads?
- Friar Gate Heads — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Friar Gate Heads?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 1DF.
- Is Friar Gate Heads free to visit?
- Yes, Friar Gate Heads is free to enter.
- How do I get to Friar Gate Heads?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 1DF.