Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange)
In or near Barnt Green.
The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by John McKenna.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longbridge · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange) is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by John McKenna.". Coordinates: 52.3960°, -1.9804°.
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Official information
The Genie of Industry is a statue designed by John McKenna, located atop a train information point. It serves as a tribute to the historical metalworking industry in Birmingham, inspired by elements from the Birmingham civic coat of arms.
Place summary
The Genie of Industry is an art installation located at Longbridge Interchange in the West Midlands, within the Birmingham unparished area. This piece reflects the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3960, -1.9804
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B31 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Nearest railway station
- Longbridge — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n12807071455 (ODbL)
- commons: Longbridge_Interchange_(16777252375).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange)?
- The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange) is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B31 4LF), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange)?
- The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by John McKenna.
- How do I get to The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange)?
- The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B31 4LF.
- How do I get to The Genie of Industry (Longbridge Interchange)?
- The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B31 4LF.