Public art & sculpture · South East England
Reading Piece 1982
In or near Sonning.
Reading Piece 1982 — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Reading Piece 1982 is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Reading Piece 1982 is a public art installation located in South-East England. It is notable for its contemporary design and integration into the urban landscape. The artwork reflects the cultural and artistic developments of the early 1980s in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4541, -0.9638
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/5963714079 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reading Piece 1982?
- Reading Piece 1982 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 4QU), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Reading Piece 1982?
- Reading Piece 1982 — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Reading Piece 1982?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 4QU.
- Is Reading Piece 1982 free to visit?
- Yes, Reading Piece 1982 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Reading Piece 1982?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 4QU.