Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Samuel Marsden Memorial
In or near Calverley.
Samuel Marsden Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- New Pudsey · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Samuel Marsden Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Samuel Marsden Memorial features a sculpture by Mia Mai Symonds that commemorates the Rana Plaza disaster of 2013, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 garment workers. This permanent installation on Weavers' Lawn uses concrete and textiles to explore the social injustices associated with the tragedy and aims to spark dialogue about the ongoing issues in the textile industry.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Samuel Marsden Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates Samuel Marsden, a prominent figure in the early 19th century. The memorial serves as a historical marker, reflecting the significance of Marsden's contributions to the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8123, -1.6718
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS28 5SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Nearest railway station
- New Pudsey — 1 km
- Official site
- www.sunnybankmills.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5296592023 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Samuel Marsden Memorial?
- Samuel Marsden Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS28 5SF), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Samuel Marsden Memorial?
- Samuel Marsden Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Samuel Marsden Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Pudsey, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS28 5SF.
- Is Samuel Marsden Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Samuel Marsden Memorial is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Samuel Marsden Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Samuel Marsden Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Samuel Marsden Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Pudsey, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS28 5SF.