Heritage railway stations · London
Mother and Children Playing
In or near City of Westminster.
Mother and Children Playing — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Laszlo Peri.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Mother and Children Playing is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1951, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area SW8.
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Official information
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Place summary
"Mother and Children Playing" is a modern sculpture located in Lambeth, London, postcode SW8. Established in 1951, it represents a significant example of mid-20th century public art in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4809, -0.1199
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW8 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1951
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n10970913516 (ODbL)
- commons: Mother and Children Playing by Peter Laszlo Peri, London.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mother and Children Playing?
- Mother and Children Playing is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW8 1PT), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Mother and Children Playing?
- Mother and Children Playing — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Laszlo Peri.
- How do I get to Mother and Children Playing?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW8 1PT.
- When was Mother and Children Playing built?
- Built or established in 1951.
- Is Mother and Children Playing free to visit?
- Yes, Mother and Children Playing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mother and Children Playing?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW8 1PT.