Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Alexander Parkes
Alexander Parkes — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alexander Parkes 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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From the Wikipedia article
Alexander Parkes (29 December 1813 – 29 June 1890) was a metallurgist and inventor from Birmingham, England. He created Parkesine, the first man-made plastic.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.4836, -1.9064
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 1RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Official site
- www.queensarmsbar.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/330256386 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Alexander Parkes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alexander Parkes?
- Alexander Parkes is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 1RY), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- Is Alexander Parkes free to visit?
- Yes, Alexander Parkes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alexander Parkes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 1RY. It sits within the Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary constituency.