Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Memory Chest
In or near Birmingham.
The Memory Chest — 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 · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Memory Chest 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.
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Official information
The Memory Chest is an art installation created in 2018, reflecting on stories and letters from World War I. It was developed through workshops where participants designed their own memory chests, symbolizing personal treasures and memories. The project is led by artist Pauline Bailey, who engages diverse groups in visual arts.
Place summary
The Memory Chest is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It serves as a contemporary expression of collective memory and community identity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5065, -1.9274
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B20 2BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr — 2 km
- Official site
- www.handsworthcreative.com
Sources
- osm: node/12526770047 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Memory Chest?
- The Memory Chest is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B20 2BY), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Memory Chest?
- The Memory Chest — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Memory Chest?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B20 2BY.
- Is The Memory Chest free to visit?
- Yes, The Memory Chest is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Memory Chest?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B20 2BY.