Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
UB40 first gigged here
In or near Birmingham.
UB40 first gigged here — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Paul Collins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Heath · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
UB40 first gigged here is a memorial 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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Place summary
This memorial is located in the West Midlands and commemorates the first gig of the band UB40. It marks a significant moment in the history of British music.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4346, -1.8932
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B14 7LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Heath — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.instagram.com
Sources
- osm: node/2155999292 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is UB40 first gigged here?
- UB40 first gigged here is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B14 7LF), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is UB40 first gigged here?
- UB40 first gigged here — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to UB40 first gigged here?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Heath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B14 7LF.
- Is UB40 first gigged here free to visit?
- Yes, UB40 first gigged here is free to enter.
- How do I get to UB40 first gigged here?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Heath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B14 7LF.