Public art & sculpture · South East England
Escaping Prisoner
In or near Sonning.
Escaping Prisoner — Public artwork (mural) by Banksy.
Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.7 km
About
Escaping Prisoner is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (mural) by Banksy.". Coordinates: 51.4567°, -0.9635°.
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Official information
The site features a new artwork by street artist Banksy, depicting a prisoner escaping on a rope made of bedsheets. This piece has sparked interest in transforming the derelict Reading Prison into an arts hub, reflecting on its historical significance, particularly its connection to Oscar Wilde.
Place summary
Escaping Prisoner is a notable site located in Reading, South-East England. It is designated as an important historical landmark, reflecting the area's heritage. The site is situated in an unparished area, with the postcode RG1.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4567, -0.9635
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 3FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.bbc.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n8484214911 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Escaping Prisoner?
- Escaping Prisoner is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 3FW), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Escaping Prisoner?
- Escaping Prisoner — Public artwork (mural) by Banksy.
- How do I get to Escaping Prisoner?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 3FW.
- How do I get to Escaping Prisoner?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 3FW.