Public art & sculpture · London
History Trees
In or near City of London.
History Trees — Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
David Hawgood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
History Trees is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.". Coordinates: 51.5392°, -0.0094°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
History Trees is a public art installation located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, featuring ten semi-mature trees each adorned with large metal rings. These rings are engraved with historical records and are designed to evolve with the seasons, serving as a lasting tribute to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Place summary
History Trees is located in the Newham area of London, postcode E20. This site features a collection of trees that highlight significant historical events and figures, offering a unique perspective on the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5392, -0.0094
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E20 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n5705465171 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History Trees?
- History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E20 2AF), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is History Trees?
- History Trees — Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode E20 2AF.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E20 2AF.