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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Reading Piece 1982

In or near Sonning.

Free admission

Reading Piece 1982 — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

River Kennet, Reading - geograph.org.uk - 476406

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4541, -0.9638
District
Reading
Parish
Reading, unparished area
Postcode
RG1 4QU
Parliamentary constituency
Reading Central
Nearest railway station
Reading0.8 km

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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.