Public art & sculpture · London
Dockhands
In or near City of London.
Dockhands — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Custom House · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dockhands 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.
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Official information
Newham Trackside Wall is a public artwork created by artist Sonia Boyce, located along a 1.9km stretch in the London Borough of Newham. The artwork features over 170 personal stories and testimonies from local residents, reflecting the cultural history of the area.
Place summary
Dockhands is a public art installation located in London. It features sculptural representations that pay homage to the historical significance of dockworkers in the area. The work reflects the region's maritime heritage and contributes to London's diverse cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5113, 0.0253
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E16 3BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Ham and Beckton
- Nearest railway station
- Custom House — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.newhamtracksidewall.com
Sources
- osm: node/8659309342 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dockhands?
- Dockhands is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E16 3BE), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is Dockhands?
- Dockhands — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dockhands?
- The nearest railway station is Custom House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E16 3BE.
- Is Dockhands free to visit?
- Yes, Dockhands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dockhands?
- The nearest railway station is Custom House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E16 3BE.