Public art & sculpture · London
National Hero Service
In or near City of London.
National Hero Service — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
National Hero Service is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Gods Own Junkyard is a vibrant collection of neon art and salvaged signs created by Chris Bracey. Visitors can explore a unique display of neon fantasies, retro displays, and architectural sign salvage, all set in a whimsical environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
National Hero Service is a public art installation located in London. It honours various figures deemed national heroes, encapsulating themes of service and sacrifice. The installation contributes to the city’s diverse artistic landscape, reflecting contemporary societal values.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5830, -0.0081
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 9HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Phone
- +44 20 8521 8066
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Friday 11am–10pm; Saturday 11am–10pm; Sunday 11am–6pm
- Official site
- godsownjunkyard.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11776345047 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Hero Service?
- National Hero Service is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 9HQ), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is National Hero Service?
- National Hero Service — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Hero Service?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 9HQ.
- Is National Hero Service a protected site?
- Yes — National Hero Service is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is National Hero Service free to visit?
- Yes, National Hero Service is free to enter.
- How do I get to National Hero Service?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 9HQ.