Public art & sculpture · South West England
Killer Queen
In or near Bristol.
Killer Queen — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Killer Queen, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Princes Wharf, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is BS2 8DJ. Entry is free.
About
Killer Queen is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre offers a permanent exhibition showcasing Palestinian heritage, culture, and daily life. Visitors can explore historical accounts, artefacts, photographs, and a reference library, as well as purchase fair-trade products.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
"Killer Queen" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by lead singer Freddie Mercury and recorded for their third album Sheer Heart Attack in 1974. It reached number two in the UK singles chart and became their first US hit, reaching number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is about a high-class call girl and has been characterised as "Mercury's piano-led paean to a Moët-quaffing courtesan". The song is included in Queen's 1981 Greatest Hits compilation. It is also recorded on the live albums Live Killers and Queen Rock Montreal.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Mercury commented he wrote the lyrics before the melody and music, whereas normally he would do the opposite. He stated that the song was about a high-class call girl. The song's first verse quotes a phrase traditionally but falsely attributed to Marie Antoinette: "'Let them eat cake,' she says, Just like Marie Antoinette". "Killer Queen" retained the essence of Queen's trademark sound, particularly in its meticulous vocal harmonies. Unlike the first two Queen albums, this song was partly recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. The recording features elaborate four-part harmonies (particularly in the choruses, and also providing backing parts in the verses), and also a multitracked guitar…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4575, -2.5968
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS2 8DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 1 km
- Opening
- Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 6pm
- Official site
- www.palmuseumbristol.org
Sources
- osm: node/3811619785 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Killer Queen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killer Queen?
- Killer Queen is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS2 8DJ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Killer Queen?
- Killer Queen — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Killer Queen?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS2 8DJ.
- Is Killer Queen a protected site?
- Yes — Killer Queen is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Killer Queen free to visit?
- Yes, Killer Queen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killer Queen?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS2 8DJ.