Public art & sculpture · London
History Trees
In or near City of London.
History Trees — Public artwork (sculpture) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford International DLR · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
History Trees is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.". Coordinates: 51.5471°, -0.0148°.
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Official information
History Trees is a public art installation located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, consisting of ten semi-mature trees each adorned with large metal rings. These rings are engraved with historical records and will mature over the next 25-30 years, serving as a lasting tribute to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Place summary
History Trees is located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Newham, postcode E20. This site features a collection of notable trees, each with historical significance, contributing to the area's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5471, -0.0148
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E20 1FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford International DLR — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n4428021487 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History Trees?
- History Trees is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E20 1FT), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is History Trees?
- History Trees — Public artwork (sculpture) by Heather Ackroyd;Dan Harvey.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford International DLR, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E20 1FT.
- How do I get to History Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford International DLR, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E20 1FT.