Public art & sculpture · London
Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial
In or near Whyteleafe.
Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Purley Oaks · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1991. 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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Place summary
The Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial is a public art installation located in London. Established in 1991, it commemorates the significant role of Croydon Aerodrome during the Battle of Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3510, -0.1202
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 4RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Established
- 1991
- Nearest railway station
- Purley Oaks — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28771596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial?
- Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 4RL), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial?
- Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 4RL.
- When was Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1991.
- Is Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 4RL.