Public art & sculpture · South East England
Sitting on History
In or near Milton Keynes.
Sitting on History — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Hunter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milton Keynes Central · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sitting on History 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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Official information
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Place summary
Sitting on History is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features a series of benches designed to reflect the region's historical narrative. The artwork invites reflection on the area's past while providing a functional space for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0414, -0.7570
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Central Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK9 3GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes Central
- Nearest railway station
- Milton Keynes Central — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Thursday 11am–5pm; Friday 10.30am–6pm; Saturday 10.30am–6pm; Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm; closed Monday.
- Official site
- brickzmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/11963205567 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sitting on History?
- Sitting on History is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK9 3GB), in the parish of Central Milton Keynes.
- What is Sitting on History?
- Sitting on History — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sitting on History?
- The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK9 3GB.
- Is Sitting on History free to visit?
- Yes, Sitting on History is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sitting on History?
- The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK9 3GB.