Memorials & monuments · London
Matchbox Toy Cars
In or near City of London.
Matchbox Toy Cars — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Matchbox Toy Cars is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Place summary
Matchbox Toy Cars is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the iconic toy cars produced by the Lesney Products company, which were first manufactured in the 1950s. The memorial pays tribute to the cultural significance of these miniature vehicles in British toy history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5445, -0.0230
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E9 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.ackroydandharvey.com
Sources
- osm: node/9688630407 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Matchbox Toy Cars?
- Matchbox Toy Cars is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E9 5LN), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Matchbox Toy Cars?
- Matchbox Toy Cars — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Matchbox Toy Cars?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E9 5LN.
- Is Matchbox Toy Cars free to visit?
- Yes, Matchbox Toy Cars is free to enter.
- How do I get to Matchbox Toy Cars?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E9 5LN.