Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Penny Farthing Brickwork
In or near Birmingham.
Penny Farthing Brickwork — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penny Farthing Brickwork is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Penny Farthing Brickwork is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive design that integrates the visual appeal of a penny-farthing bicycle using brickwork techniques. This piece reflects the region's heritage in craftsmanship and design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5079, -1.9777
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B70 6QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1376527589 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penny Farthing Brickwork?
- Penny Farthing Brickwork is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B70 6QX), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Penny Farthing Brickwork?
- Penny Farthing Brickwork — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penny Farthing Brickwork?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B70 6QX.
- Is Penny Farthing Brickwork free to visit?
- Yes, Penny Farthing Brickwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penny Farthing Brickwork?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B70 6QX.