Cathedrals · West Midlands
Stourbridge Junction Clock
In or near Hagley.
Stourbridge Junction Clock — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anuradha Patel.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stourbridge Junction · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach the Stourbridge Junction Clock by taking a train to Stourbridge Junction station, which is 0 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is DY9 0YQ.
About
Stourbridge Junction Clock is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Anuradha Patel.". Coordinates: 52.4475°, -2.1336°.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The Stourbridge Junction Clock is a four-faced clock featuring a railway-themed design, situated on a brick plinth. It was commissioned in 1996 and is located in the railway station car park, accessible to the public at all times.
From the Wikipedia article
Stourbridge Junction is one of two railway stations serving the town of Stourbridge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, England. It lies on the Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster Line and is the junction for the Stourbridge Town Branch Line, said to be the shortest operational branch line in Europe. The other station serving Stourbridge is Stourbridge Town at the end of the branch line.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The station was opened in 1852 on the Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway (OWW) line, at a slightly different location from the present station, under the name of Stourbridge. The junction came about when the Stourbridge Railway built their line to Lye and beyond. Stourbridge became a double junction on 1 October 1879 when the branch to Stourbridge Town and goods was opened. It was at this time that the station changed its name from Stourbridge to Stourbridge Junction. The new station 400 yd to the south (towards Kidderminster) of the original costing £100,000 () was opened on 1 October 1901 by J.E. Jones, vice-chairman of Stourbridge Council. The traffic at this time comprised 150…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4475, -2.1336
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY9 0YQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stourbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Stourbridge Junction — 0 km
- Opening
- at all times
Sources
- osm: n12814598498 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Stourbridge Junction railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stourbridge Junction railway station.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Clinck
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Danilo Stourbridge
Theatres · 0.9 km
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Pedmore
Villages · 1.0 km
Stourbridge Arch
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Stambermill Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Kings Super Cinema
Theatres · 1.1 km
Prince Rupert
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Stourbridge Glassblower
Canals · 1.2 km
Stourbridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Battle of Stourbridge Heath (1644)
Forts · 1.3 km
St Thomas' Church, Stourbridge
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Danilo Stourbridge
Danilo Stourbridge in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Stourbridge Arch
Stourbridge Arch — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · West Midlands
Stambermill Viaduct
Stambermill Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stourbridge Junction Clock
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
The Talbot Hotel
The Talbot Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 4Campsites · West Midlands
Clent Hills Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Clent Hills Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5B&Bs · West Midlands
The Old Court House
The Old Court House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Kinver Scout Campsite
Kinver Scout Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Castle Gate Campsite
Castle Gate Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Village Hotel
Village Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Village Hotels.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Garibaldi Inn
The Garibaldi Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Cat Inn
The Old Cat Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
George Inn Public House
George Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Swan Public House And Brewhouse At Rear
The Old Swan Public House And Brewhouse At Rear in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Cross Inn
The Cross Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · West Midlands
The Queens
The Queens — a restaurant in england west midlands.
More cathedrals in this region
★ Iconic📷 3Cathedrals · West Midlands
Merevale Abbey, a Cistercian monastery, associated water control features and industrial remains
Merevale Abbey, a Cistercian monastery, associated water control features and industrial remains is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 4Cathedrals · West Midlands
Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral
Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral — Greek Orthodox cathedral in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 3Cathedrals · West Midlands
Dragon Tree
Dragon Tree is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cathedrals · West Midlands
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry — Grade I listed church in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stourbridge Junction Clock?
- Stourbridge Junction Clock is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY9 0YQ), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Stourbridge Junction Clock?
- Stourbridge Junction Clock — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anuradha Patel.
- How do I get to Stourbridge Junction Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Junction, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY9 0YQ.
- Who owns Stourbridge Junction Clock?
- Stourbridge Junction Clock is owned by West Midlands Railway.
- Is Stourbridge Junction Clock free to visit?
- Yes, Stourbridge Junction Clock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stourbridge Junction Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Junction, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY9 0YQ.