Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Spirit of New Orleans
In or near Manchester.
The Spirit of New Orleans in England North West, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Urmston · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Spirit of New Orleans is a public sculpture in England North West, United Kingdom, dating from 1997. 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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Place summary
The Spirit of New Orleans is a public art installation located in North-West England, established in 1997. It reflects the cultural connections between New Orleans and the UK, showcasing the influence of jazz and Mardi Gras traditions.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4665, -2.3489
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M17 8AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stretford and Urmston
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Urmston — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115640816 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of New Orleans?
- The Spirit of New Orleans is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M17 8AP), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is The Spirit of New Orleans?
- The Spirit of New Orleans in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of New Orleans?
- The nearest railway station is Urmston, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M17 8AP.
- When was The Spirit of New Orleans built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is The Spirit of New Orleans free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of New Orleans is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of New Orleans?
- The nearest railway station is Urmston, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M17 8AP.