Follies · London
Jean Simmons
In or near Tyburn.
Jean Simmons is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Archway · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Jean Simmons folly, the nearest railway station is Archway, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is N6 6DT.
About
Jean Simmons is a folly — a piece of decorative architecture built more for the view than any practical purpose — in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5667°, -0.1482°.
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Official information
Highgate Cemetery is a historic cemetery in London known for its Victorian architecture and notable graves. Visitors can explore the grounds and are encouraged to take guided tours to learn more about its history and famous residents.
From the Wikipedia article
Jean Merilyn Simmons (31 January 1929 – 22 January 2010) was a British actress and singer. One of J. Arthur Rank's "well-spoken young starlets", she appeared predominantly in films, beginning with those made in Britain during and after the Second World War, followed mainly by Hollywood films from 1950 onwards. Simmons was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hamlet (1948), and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for Guys and Dolls (1955). Among her other films were Great Expectations (1946), Black Narcissus (1947), The Blue Lagoon (1949), So Long at the Fair (1950), Angel Face (1953), Young Bess (1953), The Robe (1953), The Big Country (1958), Elmer Gantry (1960), Spartacus (1960), and The Happy Ending (1969), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won an Emmy Award for the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5667, -0.1482
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 6DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- +44 20 8340 1834
- Nearest railway station
- Archway — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- highgatecemetery.org
Sources
- osm: n13447235318 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Jean Simmons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Jean Simmons 1954.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jean Simmons?
- Jean Simmons is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 6DT), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Jean Simmons?
- Jean Simmons is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jean Simmons?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 6DT.
- Is Jean Simmons free to visit?
- Yes, Jean Simmons is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jean Simmons?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 6DT.