Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Memorial to Evan and James James
In or near Treforest.
Memorial to Evan and James James in Wales South, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Memorial to Evan and James James is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom, dating from 1930. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The Memorial to Evan and James James is a public art installation located in South Wales. Established in 1930, it commemorates the contributions of the James brothers. The memorial serves as a notable example of early 20th-century public art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6025, -3.3363
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Pontypridd Town
- Postcode
- CF37 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17743403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial to Evan and James James?
- Memorial to Evan and James James is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 4DB), in the parish of Pontypridd Town.
- What is Memorial to Evan and James James?
- Memorial to Evan and James James in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial to Evan and James James?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 4DB.
- When was Memorial to Evan and James James built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Is Memorial to Evan and James James free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial to Evan and James James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial to Evan and James James?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 4DB.