Memorials & monuments · East of England
Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101
In or near Cotton End.
Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 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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Place summary
The Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 is located in London. This memorial honours the crew who served on the R-101 airship, which was a significant part of British aviation history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1071, -0.4299
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Shortstown
- Postcode
- MK42 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/7549751869 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101?
- Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK42 0QL), in the parish of Shortstown.
- What is Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101?
- Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.6 km away. The nearest town is Cotton End. Drivers can use postcode MK42 0QL.
- Is Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK42 0QL.