Joseph Sturge memorial, Birmingham

Name: Joseph Sturge memorial
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#140 among attractions in Birmingham

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Facts and practical information

A memorial to the English Quaker, abolitionist and activist Joseph Sturge was unveiled before a crowd of 12,000 people on 4 June 1862 at Five Ways, Birmingham, England, near his former home. The statue has been grade II listed since 8 June 1982. ()

Coordinates: 52°28'20"N, 1°55'9"W

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EdgbastonBirmingham United Kingdom

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Joseph Sturge memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mailbox, Arena Birmingham, National Sea Life Centre, Gas Street Basin.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mailbox, Birmingham
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, The Mailbox is an upscale shopping center that epitomizes the city's contemporary allure. This premier shopping destination is housed in a stylishly redeveloped Royal Mail sorting office, which has been transformed into a vibrant hub...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Music venue
Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
14 min walk • Arena Birmingham, a premier destination for sports and entertainment in the heart of the United Kingdom, is a modern multipurpose indoor arena that has become a cornerstone of Birmingham's vibrant event scene. Situated on King Edwards Road, this dynamic venue is known...
0.5 miNE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham
14 min walk • The National Sea Life Centre is an enchanting underwater world located in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom. This impressive aquarium is a hub of marine biodiversity, showcasing a vast array of aquatic creatures from around the globe.
0.5 miNE
Canal, Neighbourhood
Gas Street Basin, Birmingham
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, Gas Street Basin stands as a testament to the Industrial Revolution and the city's rich canal heritage. This historic canal basin, once a bustling hub of trade and transport, is now a picturesque spot where the past and present...
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
15 min walk • Symphony Hall is a 2,262 seat concert venue in Birmingham, England. It was officially opened by the Queen on 12 June 1991, although it had been in use since 15 April 1991.
~1840 ftN
52°28'37"N • 1°55'0"W
Sherborne Wharf, Birmingham
9 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
0.4 miW
Church, J. R. R. Tolkien, Sacred and religious sites
Birmingham Oratory, Birmingham
11 min walk • The Birmingham Oratory is an English Catholic religious community of the Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham. The community was founded in 1849 by St. John Henry Newman, Cong.Orat. the first house of that congregation in England.
~1790 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Church, Birmingham
9 min walk • St. George's Church, Edgbaston, is a parish church in the Church of England in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
0.6 miE
Park, Garden
St Thomas' Peace Garden, Birmingham
15 min walk • St Thomas' Peace Garden is a small public park in Birmingham, England, designated as a monument to peace and a memorial to all those killed in armed conflict. The Peace Gardens were designed around the tower and west porticos of St Thomas's Church, Bath Row, which was half demolished in the Birmingham Blitz in 1940 and never restored.
0.5 miNE
Church
Gas Street Studios, Birmingham
14 min walk • Gas Street Studios is a studio complex operated by ITV plc in Birmingham, England. The complex is currently only used by ITV Central for the broadcast of ITV News Central and much of the complex has been sold off for other uses.
0.5 miNE
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
CBSO Centre, Birmingham
13 min walk • The CBSO Centre is the administrative home and rehearsal centre of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Choruses, and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group on the corner of Berkley Street and Holliday Street, in Birmingham, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Joseph Sturge memorial?

Nearby attractions include Five Ways, Birmingham (2 min walk), Five Ways Tower, Birmingham (9 min walk), St George's Church, Birmingham (9 min walk), Regal Tower, Birmingham (9 min walk).

How to get to Joseph Sturge memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joseph Sturge memorial:

Bus

Friston Ave / Broadway Plaza • Lines: X8 (4 min walk)
Fb • Lines: X8 (4 min walk)

Train

Five Ways (7 min walk)
Birmingham New Street (25 min walk)

Tram

Library • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Town Hall • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)