Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
William Wilberforce
Also known as: Wilberforce Monument
William Wilberforce is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
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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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.
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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.
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- 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
- Official site
- www.hcandl.co.uk
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- 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.