Memorials & monuments · London
Monument to the Unknown Artist
In or near City of London.
Monument to the Unknown Artist — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Southwark · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Monument to the Unknown Artist is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2007, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Southwark, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SE1.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Monument to the Unknown Artist is a contemporary installation located in Southwark, London, postcode SE1. Established in 2007, this modern monument serves as a tribute to artists whose contributions have gone unrecognised.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5064, -0.1004
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 9JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest railway station
- Southwark — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.testingworks.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n9757479469 (ODbL)
- commons: Greyworld Monument to an Unknown Artist Holland Street London 01.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to the Unknown Artist?
- Monument to the Unknown Artist is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 9JZ), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Monument to the Unknown Artist?
- Monument to the Unknown Artist — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Monument to the Unknown Artist?
- The nearest railway station is Southwark, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 9JZ.
- When was Monument to the Unknown Artist built?
- Built or established in 2007.
- Is Monument to the Unknown Artist free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to the Unknown Artist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to the Unknown Artist?
- The nearest railway station is Southwark, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 9JZ.