Public art & sculpture · London
Columbus Screen
In or near City of London.
Columbus Screen — Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Ramshaw.
Nigel Cox — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westferry · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Columbus Screen is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Ramshaw.". Coordinates: 51.5065°, -0.0254°.
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Official information
The Columbus Screen is a public artwork designed by jeweller Wendy Ramshaw, inspired by navigational charts associated with maritime history. Located in the Columbus Courtyard at Canary Wharf, it reflects the area's proximity to Greenwich and its historical significance. Ramshaw is known for her intricate jewellery and larger architectural works.
Place summary
The Columbus Screen is located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. This structure is notable for its unique design and serves as a prominent feature in the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5065, -0.0254
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Westferry — 0.3 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n2093695517 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Columbus Screen?
- Columbus Screen is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4HR), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Columbus Screen?
- Columbus Screen — Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Ramshaw.
- How do I get to Columbus Screen?
- The nearest railway station is Westferry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4HR.
- How do I get to Columbus Screen?
- The nearest railway station is Westferry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4HR.