Public art & sculpture · London
History Trees
In or near City of London.
History Trees — Public artwork (installation) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
Robert Lamb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
History Trees is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.". Coordinates: 51.5414°, -0.0196°.
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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 and are designed to grow and evolve over time, serving as a permanent tribute to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Place summary
History Trees is located in Tower Hamlets, London, within the E3 postcode area. This site features a collection of significant trees, each with its own historical context. The trees contribute to the area's local heritage and natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5414, -0.0196
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 2RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n7806312259 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History Trees?
- History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 2RX), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is History Trees?
- History Trees — Public artwork (installation) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E3 2RX.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 2RX.