Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Hourglass Brickwork
In or near Birmingham.
Hourglass Brickwork — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hourglass Brickwork is a public art 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
Hourglass Brickwork is a historical site commemorating the Chance Brothers, who were notable producers of glass and lighthouse equipment in Britain. The site features a blue plaque recognizing their contributions to the industry.
Place summary
Hourglass Brickwork is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features distinctive brickwork designed to engage and intrigue viewers, contributing to the area's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5035, -1.9872
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0.5 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/12833471355 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hourglass Brickwork?
- Hourglass Brickwork is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1TQ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Hourglass Brickwork?
- Hourglass Brickwork — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hourglass Brickwork?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1TQ.
- Is Hourglass Brickwork free to visit?
- Yes, Hourglass Brickwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hourglass Brickwork?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1TQ.