Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
John Hobson
In or near Grendon.
John Hobson — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Hobson is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The site commemorates Sir John Hobson, a notable figure who served as MP for Leamington and Warwick and was involved in significant legal cases during his career, including the Profumo affair. Visitors can view plaques that highlight his contributions and the historical context of his time.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
John Hobson may refer to: John A. Hobson (1858–1940), English economist and imperial critic John M. Hobson (b. 1962), author of The Eastern Origins of Western Civilisation John Hobson (politician) (1912–1967), British Conservative Member of Parliament and Attorney-General
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2400, -0.7850
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Cogenhoe and Whiston
- Postcode
- NN7 1LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.cogenhoeheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10712685439 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: John Hobson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Hobson?
- John Hobson is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 1LR), in the parish of Cogenhoe and Whiston.
- What is John Hobson?
- John Hobson — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Hobson?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7 1LR.
- Is John Hobson a protected site?
- Yes — John Hobson is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is John Hobson free to visit?
- Yes, John Hobson is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Hobson?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 1LR. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.