Where is William Wilberforce?

William Wilberforce is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 3DG), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.

How do I get to William Wilberforce?

The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 3DG.

Is William Wilberforce free to visit?

Yes, William Wilberforce is free to enter.

How do I get to William Wilberforce?

The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 3DG.

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

William Wilberforce

Also known as: Wilberforce Monument

In or near Kingston upon Hull.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

William Wilberforce is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

William Wilberforce, memorials & monuments in Yorkshire & the Humber — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Hull Paragon Interchange · 1.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

William Wilberforce is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Wilberforce Monument. Coordinates: 53.7460°, -0.3329°.

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Official information

William Wilberforce House is a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of the abolitionist William Wilberforce. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight his contributions to the abolition of the slave trade and learn about Hull's rich maritime history.

From the Wikipedia article

The Wilberforce Monument is a monument honouring English politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce in Kingston Upon Hull, England. The ashlar structure consists of a Doric column topped by a statue of Wilberforce. Construction on the monument began in 1834 and was completed the following year. In 2011, it was designated a Grade II listed structure.

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

Background

Architecture

The monument is made of ashlar blocks that form a fluted Doric column. This total height is also stated in an article published by BBC Online and in an article published in the Hull Daily Mail.}} Historian Marcus Wood notes that the monument as a whole "mimics" Nelson's Column.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.7460, -0.3329
District: Kingston upon Hull, City of
Parish: Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
Postcode: HU1 3DG
Parliamentary constituency: Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Nearest railway station: Hull Paragon Interchange — 1 km

Sources

osm: w147550187 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Wilberforce Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Wilberforce Monument.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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