Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
SS Journey
In or near Birmingham.
SS Journey — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
SS Journey 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
SS Journey is a bronze sculpture representing the bow of a steam ship with a figure looking towards the future. The figure is modeled after Hector Pinkney MBE, a local youth worker known in the area. The sculpture was commissioned by Birmingham City Council and unveiled on October 6, 2017.
Place summary
SS Journey is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This piece reflects contemporary artistic practices and engages with themes relevant to the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5109, -1.9227
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B20 2SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12526405828 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is SS Journey?
- SS Journey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B20 2SH), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is SS Journey?
- SS Journey — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to SS Journey?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B20 2SH.
- Is SS Journey free to visit?
- Yes, SS Journey is free to enter.
- How do I get to SS Journey?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B20 2SH.