Public art & sculpture · London
South of the River
In or near London.
South of the River in England London, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South of the River, the nearest railway station is Lambeth North, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is SE1 7EP.
About
South of the River is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1975. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The Florence Nightingale Museum is dedicated to celebrating the life and contributions of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing her childhood, her work during the Crimean War, and her advocacy for healthcare reform, including viewing her iconic lamp and personal belongings.
From the Wikipedia article
South of the River is the name of many places, usually in an urban region: In the UK city of London, it is the name for South London which is south of the River Thames In the US state of Minnesota, it is the name for suburbs south of the Minnesota River in Minneapolis-St. Paul including most of Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Savage, Prior Lake in Dakota County In Perth, Western Australia, it refers to suburbs south of the Swan River In Leeds, It is the name for the South Leeds suburbs and districts that are south of the River Aire such as Beeston, Hunslet, Morley and Middleton
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4998, -0.1165
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Phone
- +44 207 188 4400
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.florence-nightingale.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24036215 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South of the River (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South of the River?
- South of the River is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7EP), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is South of the River?
- South of the River in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South of the River?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7EP.
- When was South of the River built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is South of the River free to visit?
- Yes, South of the River is free to enter.
- How do I get to South of the River?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7EP.