Public art & sculpture · London
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
In or near London.
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1998. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture).". Coordinates: 51.5087°, -0.1259°.
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Official information
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic church located near Trafalgar Square, known for its cultural and charitable initiatives. Visitors can explore its rich history, attend various services, and enjoy a range of musical events and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a bench-like green granite sarcophagus, with a bust of Wilde emerging from the upper end, with a hand clasping a cigarette.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5087, -0.1259
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 4HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 8.30am – 1pm; Tuesday 8.30am – 5pm; Wednesday 8.30am – 7.30pm; Thursday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 5pm; Sunday 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Sources
- osm: n3688180043 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: A Conversation with Oscar Wilde (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A Conversation With Oscar Wilde - London - 240404.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 4HZ), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 4HZ.
- When was A Conversation with Oscar Wilde built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Who owns A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is owned by | accession =.
- How do I get to A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 4HZ.