Public art & sculpture · London
Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham
In or near Havering-atte-Bower.
Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Becontree · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The 'Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham' is a sculpture that honors notable sports figures from the area, including ex-England football captain Bobby Moore and Paralympic swimmer Beverley Gull. It is located on a grass mound at the junction of Gale Street and Ripple Road.
Place summary
Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham is a public art installation located in London. It commemorates notable athletes from the Barking and Dagenham area, celebrating their contributions to sport. The artwork reflects the local community's pride in its sporting heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5321, 0.1266
- District
- Barking and Dagenham
- Parish
- Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG11 0TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barking
- Nearest railway station
- Becontree — 0.9 km
- Opening
- at all times
Sources
- osm: way/1216233890 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham?
- Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG11 0TT), in the parish of Barking and Dagenham, unparished area.
- What is Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham?
- Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham?
- The nearest railway station is Becontree, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG11 0TT.
- Is Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham free to visit?
- Yes, Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sporting Heroes of Barking and Dagenham?
- The nearest railway station is Becontree, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG11 0TT.