Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Statue of Mary Barbour
In or near Glasgow.
Statue of Mary Barbour in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Govan · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Statue of Mary Barbour is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 2018. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Statue of Mary Barbour is a public artwork located in central Scotland, established in 2018. It commemorates Mary Barbour, a prominent figure in the women’s suffrage movement and housing activism. The statue serves as a tribute to her contributions to social justice and community welfare.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8621, -4.3084
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G51 2YJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Established
- 2018
- Nearest railway station
- Govan — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.thetallship.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q96614428 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Mary Barbour?
- Statue of Mary Barbour is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G51 2YJ).
- What is Statue of Mary Barbour?
- Statue of Mary Barbour in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Statue of Mary Barbour?
- The nearest railway station is Govan, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G51 2YJ.
- When was Statue of Mary Barbour built?
- Built or established in 2018.
- Is Statue of Mary Barbour free to visit?
- Yes, Statue of Mary Barbour is free to enter.
- How do I get to Statue of Mary Barbour?
- The nearest railway station is Govan, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G51 2YJ.