Cathedrals · London
The Awakening of Australia
In or near Covent Garden.
The Awakening of Australia — Public artwork (sculpture) by Harold Parker.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Temple · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Awakening of Australia is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1915, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area WC2B.
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Place summary
The Awakening of Australia is a modern sculpture located in Westminster, London, postcode WC2B. Established in 1915, it reflects artistic developments of the early 20th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5129, -0.1152
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2B 4LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7641 2000
- Established
- 1915
- Nearest railway station
- Temple — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: n10978699328 (ODbL)
- commons: Sculpture beside the entrance to Australia House, London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Awakening of Australia?
- The Awakening of Australia is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2B 4LA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Awakening of Australia?
- The Awakening of Australia — Public artwork (sculpture) by Harold Parker.
- How do I get to The Awakening of Australia?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2B 4LA.
- When was The Awakening of Australia built?
- Built or established in 1915.
- How do I get to The Awakening of Australia?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2B 4LA.