What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: A. J. Pickering 1875-1972 businessman, archaeologist and philanthropist was born here Recorded plaque organisation: Burbage Heritage Group, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
A. J. Pickering (1875-1972) was a notable businessman and amateur archaeologist who significantly contributed to the understanding of prehistoric sites in Britain through his excavations and donations to museums.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
- Birthplace
- True
Places near here
United Reformed ChurchListed building · 56 yd
Atkins Brothers (hosiery) FactoryListed building · 147 yd
Ada Lovelace statueMonument or public art · 231 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 307 yd
The Milestone at HinckleyMonument or public art · 1.0 mi
Burbage WoodWood · 1.5 mi
Burbage Common Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1.5 mi
Elmesthorpe PlantationWood · 1.7 mi
Old Milestone by A5Monument or public art · 2.1 mi
'The Storm Breaks' sculpturePublic sculpture · 3.3 mi
Battle of Bosworth (Field) 1485Registered battlefield · 3.6 miBattle of Bosworth 1485Heritage attraction · 3.7 miOther information
Photo: El Loco on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0