Public art & sculpture · London
Aldersgate Flame
In or near City of London.
Aldersgate Flame in England London, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aldersgate Flame is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1981. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The Three Printers statue, created by Wilfred Dudeney in 1957, is a public monument located in the Goldsmiths' Company garden. It commemorates the print industry through the figures of a newsboy, a printer, and an editor, and is notable for being the only public monument in Britain dedicated to newspapers.
Place summary
Aldersgate Flame is a public art installation located in London, established in 1981. It is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a symbol within the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5177, -0.0963
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q108783334 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldersgate Flame?
- Aldersgate Flame is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 5HN), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Aldersgate Flame?
- Aldersgate Flame in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aldersgate Flame?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2Y 5HN.
- When was Aldersgate Flame built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Is Aldersgate Flame free to visit?
- Yes, Aldersgate Flame is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldersgate Flame?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 5HN.