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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Smithson Tennant

In or near Barlby.

Free admission

Smithson Tennant — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

"Maintain Social Distance" - geograph.org.uk - 6538053

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Selby · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Smithson Tennant 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.

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Official information

Selby Town Hall is an award-winning performing arts centre that hosts a variety of performances including music, comedy, and theatre. Originally built as a Methodist chapel in 1862, it has been renovated and serves as a popular venue for national and international touring acts.

From the Wikipedia article

Smithson Tennant FRS (30 November 1761 – 22 February 1815) was an English chemist. He is best known for his discovery of the elements iridium and osmium, which he found in the residues from the solution of platinum ores in 1803. He also contributed to the proof of the identity of diamond and charcoal. The mineral tennantite is named after him.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.7843, -1.0692
Parish
Selby
Postcode
YO8 4DT
Parliamentary constituency
Selby
Phone
01757 708449
Nearest railway station
Selby0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smithson Tennant?
Smithson Tennant is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 4DT), in the parish of Selby.
What is Smithson Tennant?
Smithson Tennant — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Smithson Tennant?
The nearest railway station is Selby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 4DT.
Is Smithson Tennant free to visit?
Yes, Smithson Tennant is free to enter.
How do I get to Smithson Tennant?
The nearest railway station is Selby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 4DT.