Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Smethwick / City of Birminghamm
In or near Birmingham.
Smethwick / City of Birminghamm — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smethwick / City of Birminghamm is a memorial 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
The William Slim blue plaque commemorates Field Marshal William Slim, who lived at this location. It is part of the Birmingham Civic Society's initiative to recognize significant historical figures and events in the city.
Place summary
Smethwick, located in the City of Birmingham in the West Midlands, features a memorial commemorating significant local historical events. The memorial serves as a reminder of the area's heritage and its role in the broader context of Birmingham's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4826, -1.9622
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 4NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 1.6 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/309904165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smethwick / City of Birminghamm?
- Smethwick / City of Birminghamm is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 4NL), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Smethwick / City of Birminghamm?
- Smethwick / City of Birminghamm — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smethwick / City of Birminghamm?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 4NL.
- Is Smethwick / City of Birminghamm free to visit?
- Yes, Smethwick / City of Birminghamm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smethwick / City of Birminghamm?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 4NL.