Memorials & monuments · London
Joan Sims
In or near Tyburn.
Joan Sims — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- High Street Kensington · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Joan Sims memorial located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, with the nearest railway station being High Street Kensington, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Joan Sims 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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Official information
Thackeray Gallery showcases a diverse range of contemporary British art, featuring both established and emerging artists. Visitors can explore various exhibitions throughout the year, highlighting different artistic styles and themes.
From the Wikipedia article
Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress and comedienne, best remembered for her roles in the Carry On franchise, appearing in 24 of the films (the most for any actress). On television, she is known for playing Gran in Till Death Us Do Part (1967–1975), Madge Kettlewell in Sykes (1972–1978), Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton in Worzel Gummidge (1979–1981), an eccentric youth hostel owner in Victoria Wood (1989), Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry, in On the Up (1990–1992), and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By (1994–1998).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Visiting
Sims was played by Chrissie Cotterill in the 2000 television film, Cor, Blimey!, an adaptation of Terry Johnson's play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick, and by Beatie Edney in the 2006 television film Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5004, -0.1889
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- W8 5HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Nearest railway station
- High Street Kensington — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.thackeraygallery.com
Sources
- osm: node/7639593308 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Joan Sims (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joan Sims?
- Joan Sims is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W8 5HE), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Joan Sims?
- Joan Sims — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joan Sims?
- The nearest railway station is High Street Kensington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W8 5HE.
- Is Joan Sims free to visit?
- Yes, Joan Sims is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joan Sims?
- The nearest railway station is High Street Kensington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W8 5HE.