Public art & sculpture · London
Southwood Memorial
In or near London.
Southwood Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Southwood Memorial is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1948. 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
St James's Piccadilly is a historic Church of England parish located in London, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It serves as a community hub for reflection, creativity, and debate, hosting various services and events throughout the week.
Place summary
Southwood Memorial is a public art installation located in London, established in 1948. It commemorates a specific historical event, reflecting post-war sentiments within the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5086, -0.1371
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1J 9EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1948
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.sjp.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26282983 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwood Memorial?
- Southwood Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1J 9EY), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Southwood Memorial?
- Southwood Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southwood Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1J 9EY.
- When was Southwood Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1948. Designed by Albert Richardson.
- Is Southwood Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Southwood Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southwood Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1J 9EY.