Memorials & monuments · North West England
Nelson Buoy
Nelson Buoy is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Riverside · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nelson Buoy is a public memorial in Lancashire, North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Preston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area PR2.
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From the Wikipedia article
Roy Nelson (born June 20, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. As a professional, he has competed for the UFC, EliteXC, the IFL, BodogFIGHT, and most recently for Bellator MMA. In the UFC, Nelson was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights and achieved success as a top 10 UFC Heavyweight. Nelson is also the former IFL Heavyweight Champion, competing under Ken Shamrock and the Lion's Den. He holds notable victories over Mirko Cro Cop, Cheick Kongo, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Background
History
Nelson was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and attended Cimarron-Memorial High School, where he competed in wrestling, football, and baseball. Nelson briefly trained in karate and began training in Ark Wong's Ng Ga Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu when he was 15 years old. Nelson worked briefly in a warehouse in 1999. Nelson originally began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under UFC veteran John Lewis in 2000. After seven years working as a substitute teacher and after-school program volunteer in Clark County, Nelson began his own career in mixed martial arts. Nelson has been a long-time student of Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Renzo Gracie, who granted him a black belt on August 26, 2009. Nelson…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7625, -2.7414
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR2 2TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Riverside — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.ufc.com
Sources
- osm: n1906691092 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Roy Nelson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson Buoy?
- Nelson Buoy is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR2 2TX), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- Is Nelson Buoy free to visit?
- Yes, Nelson Buoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nelson Buoy?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR2 2TX.