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Public art & sculpture · London

Station Sign

Free admission

Station Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Coombe Road, New Malden, as seen from the railway - geograph.org.uk - 4824798

Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Station Sign 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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From the Wikipedia article

In British English, a running in board is a large sign showing the name of the railway station on which it is found. The signs are intended to inform passengers of their location when on a train entering the station, possibly while still moving at speed. Some signs display the names of the previous and following stations on the line. In normal circumstances, a two-platform station has one running in board on each platform situated near that end of the platform to which trains serving the platform run in, hence "running in board". During the Second World War, running in boards and station signs in the United Kingdom were removed or obscured to prevent enemy spies or paratroopers from easily discovering their location.

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Coordinates
51.4037, -0.2567
Parish
Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
KT3 4HG
Parliamentary constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Station Sign?
Station Sign is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT3 4HG), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
Is Station Sign free to visit?
Yes, Station Sign is free to enter.
How do I get to Station Sign?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KT3 4HG. It sits within the Kingston and Surbiton parliamentary constituency.