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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Samuel Morley

In or near Bristol.

VictorianFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Samuel Morley is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Samuel Morley, memorials & monuments in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Samuel Morley is a public memorial in South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1887, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area BS1.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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

Samuel Morley may refer to: Samuel Morley (VC) (1829–1888), recipient of the Victoria Cross Samuel Morley (MP) (1809–1886), British Member of Parliament and philanthropist Samuel Morley, 1st Baron Hollenden (1845–1929), British businessman Samuel Morley (bishop) (1841–1923), Bishop of Tinnevelly Sam Morley (Samuel Robertson Morley, 1932–2014), American football player

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Coordinates
51.4568, -2.5956
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 2NN
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Established
1887
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf1 km
Opening
Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 6pm

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Samuel Morley?
Samuel Morley is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 2NN), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Samuel Morley?
Samuel Morley is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Samuel Morley?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 2NN.
When was Samuel Morley built?
Built or established in 1887.
Is Samuel Morley a protected site?
Yes — Samuel Morley is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Samuel Morley free to visit?
Yes, Samuel Morley is free to enter.
How do I get to Samuel Morley?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 2NN.