Public art & sculpture · London
History Trees
In or near City of London.
History Trees — Public artwork by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pudding Mill Lane · 0.5 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: 51.5367°, -0.0193°.
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 will grow and transform over time, serving as a lasting tribute to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Place summary
History Trees is located in the London Borough of Newham, within the E3 postcode area. This site features a collection of trees that are significant for their historical context and environmental contributions. The area is part of an unparished region, highlighting its urban character.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5367, -0.0193
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 2NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Pudding Mill Lane — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n7812928890 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History Trees?
- History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 2NW), 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 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode E3 2NW.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Pudding Mill Lane, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 2NW.