Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust
In or near Birmingham.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust 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 William Shakespeare Bust is a commemorative plaque honoring the famous playwright. It is part of a series celebrating notable figures and events in history.
Place summary
The William Shakespeare Bust is a public art piece located in the West Midlands. This sculpture honours the renowned playwright and poet, who lived from 1564 to 1616.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4724, -1.9712
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B67 5DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 2.7 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/11535102173 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust?
- William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B67 5DP), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust?
- William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B67 5DP.
- Is William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust free to visit?
- Yes, William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Bust?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B67 5DP.