Zoos & aquariums · London
Guy the Gorilla
In or near Tyburn.
Guy the Gorilla — Public artwork (statue) by William Timym.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chalk Farm · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Guy the Gorilla is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by William Timym.". Coordinates: 51.5355°, -0.1561°.
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Official information
Guy the Gorilla is a sculpture created by artist Tom 'Carver' Harvey, who specializes in large-scale wood sculptures using chainsaws. His work often explores themes of the relationship between humans and nature, reflecting on the coexistence of civilization and the natural world.
From the Wikipedia article
Guy the Gorilla (1946–1978) was a western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) who was London Zoo's most famous resident and often profiled on children's TV shows and natural history productions. The exact day of Guy's birth was unknown, but his official birthday was set by the Zoo as May 30, and he received large numbers of cards each year.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5355, -0.1561
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 4RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Chalk Farm — 1 km
- Official site
- www.carverharvey.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n11392096171 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Guy the Gorilla (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Guy the Gorilla statue.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guy the Gorilla?
- Guy the Gorilla is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 4RY), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Guy the Gorilla?
- Guy the Gorilla — Public artwork (statue) by William Timym.
- How do I get to Guy the Gorilla?
- The nearest railway station is Chalk Farm, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 4RY.
- How do I get to Guy the Gorilla?
- The nearest railway station is Chalk Farm, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 4RY.