Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading)
In or near Sonning.
The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) in England South East, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Earley · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1992. 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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Place summary
The Flame is a public art installation located in Reading, South-East England. Established in 1992 by artists Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker, it serves as a notable example of contemporary public art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4642, -0.9254
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Sonning
- Postcode
- RG6 1RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Established
- 1992
- Nearest railway station
- Earley — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104642842 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading)?
- The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG6 1RB), in the parish of Sonning.
- What is The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading)?
- The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading)?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG6 1RB.
- When was The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) built?
- Built or established in 1992.
- Is The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) free to visit?
- Yes, The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Flame by Neil and Auriol Lawson Baker (Reading)?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG6 1RB.