Public art & sculpture · South East England
L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose
In or near Sonning.
L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose in England South East, United Kingdom.
Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 2023. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Hollywood Bowl Reading features 24 bowling lanes and offers various bowling experiences, including classic and glow bowling. Visitors can also enjoy live sports on big screens, arcade games, and a diner with a diverse menu.
Place summary
L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 2023, it showcases contemporary artistic expression in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4534, -0.9703
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Phone
- 0844 406 0614
- Established
- 2023
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q120118229 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose?
- L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 2AG), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose?
- L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 2AG.
- When was L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose built?
- Built or established in 2023.
- Is L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose free to visit?
- Yes, L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose is free to enter.
- How do I get to L'Armour (the Armoured Heart) by Stuart Melrose?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 2AG.