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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

Parting of the Waves

In or near City of London.

Free admission

Parting of the Waves — Public artwork (sculpture) by Danny Lane.

Canary Wharf Station - geograph.org.uk - 701614

Stacey Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Canary Wharf · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Parting of the Waves is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Danny Lane.". Coordinates: 51.5039°, -0.0164°.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Official information

Parting of the Waves is a public art installation located in Canary Wharf. It features a striking design that symbolizes the meeting and parting of water, creating a unique visual experience for visitors.

Place summary

Parting of the Waves is an art installation located in Tower Hamlets, London (postcode E14). This distinctive feature is known for its contemporary design, contributing to the area's cultural landscape.

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Coordinates
51.5039, -0.0164
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E14 5LH
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Nearest railway station
Canary Wharf0.2 km
Official site
www.canarywharf.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parting of the Waves?
Parting of the Waves is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 5LH), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is Parting of the Waves?
Parting of the Waves — Public artwork (sculpture) by Danny Lane.
How do I get to Parting of the Waves?
The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 5LH.
How do I get to Parting of the Waves?
The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 5LH.