Public art & sculpture · London
Captain Crayford
In or near Darenth.
Captain Crayford — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crayford · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Captain Crayford is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Captain Crayford is a tribute to the contributions of the Vickers workforce during World War I, particularly highlighting the story of 2nd Lieutenant Wilfred Salmon. The site commemorates significant events, including the first trans-Atlantic flight by the Vickers Vimy and the formation of the Royal Air Force.
Place summary
Captain Crayford is a public art installation located in London. The piece is notable for its representation of a fictional character, contributing to the city's diverse artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4500, 0.1798
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA1 4FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexleyheath and Crayford
- Nearest railway station
- Crayford — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.crayfordhistory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11408661554 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Captain Crayford?
- Captain Crayford is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA1 4FN), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Captain Crayford?
- Captain Crayford — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Captain Crayford?
- The nearest railway station is Crayford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA1 4FN.
- Is Captain Crayford free to visit?
- Yes, Captain Crayford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Captain Crayford?
- The nearest railway station is Crayford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA1 4FN.