Follies · London
Joseph Westwood
In or near City of London.
Joseph Westwood is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Joseph Westwood is a folly in London — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Stratford and Bow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area E3.
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Official information
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park is a historic Victorian-era cemetery and nature reserve located in Tower Hamlets, London. It offers visitors a peaceful space for reflection, walking, and appreciating nature, while also serving as a site of historical significance.
Place summary
Joseph Westwood is a folly located in London, specifically in the Tower Hamlets unparished area, postcode E3. This structure is notable for its unique architectural style and serves as an example of 19th-century garden follies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5235, -0.0284
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 4RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year; main entrance usually open from dawn until dusk.
- Official site
- fothcp.org
Sources
- osm: n5045331298 (ODbL)
- commons: Joseph Westwood (1818-1883) memorial, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joseph Westwood?
- Joseph Westwood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 4RN), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Joseph Westwood?
- Joseph Westwood is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joseph Westwood?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E3 4RN.
- Is Joseph Westwood free to visit?
- Yes, Joseph Westwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joseph Westwood?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 4RN.