Cathedrals · London
Shackleton
In or near Tyburn.
Shackleton — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shackleton is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1932, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area SW7.
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Official information
The Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum is the largest archival and museum institution in Western Europe focused on Polish history, particularly from the first half of the 20th century. Visitors can explore a diverse range of exhibits, including artefacts, documents, and film collections that highlight significant aspects of Polish heritage.
Place summary
Shackleton is a modern building located in the SW7 postcode of London, within the unparished area of Westminster. Established in 1932, it reflects the architectural trends of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5015, -0.1748
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW7 2AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- + 44 207 589 9249
- Established
- 1932
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington — 0.8 km
- Official site
- pism.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n11163600585 (ODbL)
- commons: Shackleton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shackleton?
- Shackleton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 2AR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Shackleton?
- Shackleton — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Shackleton?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 2AR.
- When was Shackleton built?
- Built or established in 1932.
- How do I get to Shackleton?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 2AR.