Public art & sculpture · London
History Trees
In or near City of London.
History Trees — Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.8 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: 51.5503°, -0.0214°.
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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 a large metal ring. These rings are engraved with historical records, serving as a permanent tribute to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Place summary
History Trees is located in London, within the unparished area of Hackney. This site features significant trees that are notable for their historical context and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5503, -0.0214
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E15 2HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n6010536063 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History Trees?
- History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E15 2HB), in the parish of Hackney, 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 Hackney Wick, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E15 2HB.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E15 2HB.