Public art & sculpture · London
Bust of Virginia Woolf
In or near Covent Garden.
Bust of Virginia Woolf in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bust of Virginia Woolf is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2004. 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
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Place summary
The Bust of Virginia Woolf is a public art installation located in London. Established in 2004, it commemorates the influential writer and modernist figure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5242, -0.1289
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1H 0AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 (0)207 898 4046
- Established
- 2004
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday–Thursday 10:30am–8:00pm, Friday–Saturday 10:30am–5:00pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.soas.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q50276469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bust of Virginia Woolf?
- Bust of Virginia Woolf is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1H 0AP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Bust of Virginia Woolf?
- Bust of Virginia Woolf in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bust of Virginia Woolf?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1H 0AP.
- When was Bust of Virginia Woolf built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Is Bust of Virginia Woolf free to visit?
- Yes, Bust of Virginia Woolf is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bust of Virginia Woolf?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1H 0AP.