Public art & sculpture · London
Returning to Embrace
In or near City of London.
Returning to Embrace — Public artwork (sculpture) by Jon Buck.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Returning to Embrace is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Jon Buck.". Coordinates: 51.5058°, -0.0226°.
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Official information
Returning to Embrace is a bronze sculpture by Jon Buck, located in Montgomery Square. The artwork depicts a couple intertwined, symbolizing the connection between humans and nature, influenced by non-Western art traditions.
Place summary
Returning to Embrace is a contemporary public artwork located in Tower Hamlets, London, postcode E14. The piece is notable for its modern design and is situated in an unparished area, contributing to the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5058, -0.0226
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 4QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.1 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n2093620821 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Returning to Embrace?
- Returning to Embrace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4QW), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Returning to Embrace?
- Returning to Embrace — Public artwork (sculpture) by Jon Buck.
- How do I get to Returning to Embrace?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4QW.
- How do I get to Returning to Embrace?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4QW.