Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Watt commemorative boulder
In or near Glasgow.
James Watt commemorative boulder — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- High Street · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
James Watt commemorative boulder is a memorial located in scotland-central, 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 People's Palace is a museum dedicated to the social history of Glasgow, showcasing a collection of objects, photographs, and films that illustrate the lives of Glaswegians over the years. It is set against the historic backdrop of Glasgow Green and is currently closed for refurbishment to enhance its displays and facilities.
Place summary
The James Watt commemorative boulder is a memorial located in central Scotland. It honours the contributions of James Watt, a key figure in the Industrial Revolution, known for his work on the steam engine.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8513, -4.2409
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G5 0PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Phone
- 0141 276 0788
- Nearest railway station
- High Street — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5640271475 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Watt commemorative boulder?
- James Watt commemorative boulder is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G5 0PS).
- What is James Watt commemorative boulder?
- James Watt commemorative boulder — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Watt commemorative boulder?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G5 0PS.
- Is James Watt commemorative boulder free to visit?
- Yes, James Watt commemorative boulder is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Watt commemorative boulder?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G5 0PS.