Public art & sculpture · London
Joining Force
In or near South Oxhey.
Joining Force — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northwood · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Joining Force, the nearest railway station is Northwood, located 1.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is HA6 3FX.
About
Joining Force is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Joining Force is a sculpture made of polished stainless steel, featuring a circular form composed of three interconnected components. It reflects the viewer and symbolizes the unity of military and civilian contributions to the country.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Joining Forces is a United States government initiative, run out of the White House, that seeks to support the families, caregivers, and survivors of members of the United States Armed Forces. It was founded in 2011 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden. The particular points of emphasis of Joining Forces are to work with national employers to ease the ability of military spouses to find jobs when they have to relocate; to work on improving educational circumstances for the children of military families, who often have to change schools; and to work with mental health providers to facilitate access to services for military families and caregivers.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The creation of the Joining Forces program was announced at the White House on April 12, 2011, by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden. The initiative was non-partisan and non-legislative in focus, Some military families also had doubts as to how many tangible results came from Joining Forces.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6196, -0.4096
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Three Rivers
- Parish
- Batchworth
- Postcode
- HA6 3FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Hertfordshire
- Established
- 2011
- Nearest railway station
- Northwood — 1.4 km
- Official site
- louiseplant.com
Sources
- osm: node/12473999526 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Joining Forces (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joining Force?
- Joining Force is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode HA6 3FX), in the parish of Batchworth.
- What is Joining Force?
- Joining Force — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joining Force?
- The nearest railway station is Northwood, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA6 3FX.
- When was Joining Force built?
- Built or established in 2011.
- Who owns Joining Force?
- Joining Force is owned by | leader_title = Executive Director.
- Is Joining Force a protected site?
- Yes — Joining Force is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Joining Force free to visit?
- Yes, Joining Force is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joining Force?
- The nearest railway station is Northwood, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA6 3FX.