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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

William Wharton

In or near Durham.

Free admission

William Wharton — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Durham Station roof - geograph.org.uk - 959140

Camilla Comeau — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the William Wharton public art installation, you can take a train to Durham station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free.

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About

William Wharton is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

William Wharton may refer to: William H. Wharton (1802–1839), American colonist, political leader, diplomat, Senator and orator William Wharton (Royal Navy officer) (1843–1905), British admiral and Hydrographer of the Navy 1884-1904 William F. Wharton (1847–1919), American attorney who served as the United States Assistant Secretary of State William Wharton (author) (1925–2008), American author, pen name of Albert William Du Aime William P. Wharton (1880–1976), president of the National Parks Association 1935-53 William Wharton, the villain from the novel The Green Mile by Stephen King and the 1999 movie of the same name

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.7794, -1.5833
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 4RE
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham0.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is William Wharton?
William Wharton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 4RE), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is William Wharton?
William Wharton — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to William Wharton?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 4RE.
Is William Wharton free to visit?
Yes, William Wharton is free to enter.
How do I get to William Wharton?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 4RE.