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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

History Trees

In or near City of London.

Free admission

History Trees — Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.

City Mill River - geograph.org.uk - 1166731

PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pudding Mill Lane · 0.3 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: 51.5349°, -0.0092°.

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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, serving as a permanent tribute to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Place summary

History Trees is located in Newham, London, E15. This site features a collection of trees that have historical significance, highlighting the area's natural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5349, -0.0092
District
Newham
Parish
Newham, unparished area
Postcode
E15 2PT
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford and Bow
Nearest railway station
Pudding Mill Lane0.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is History Trees?
History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E15 2PT), 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 Pudding Mill Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E15 2PT.
How do I get to History Trees?
The nearest railway station is Pudding Mill Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E15 2PT.