Public art & sculpture · London
The Hampstead Figure
In or near Tyburn.
The Hampstead Figure — Public artwork (installation) by F. E. McWilliam.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swiss Cottage · 0.2 km
Getting there & planning your visit
The Hampstead Figure is located in Camden, London, with the nearest railway station being Swiss Cottage, just 0.2 km away. The postcode for the location is NW3 3NF. Entry is free, and accessibility details are not provided.
About
The Hampstead Figure is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1964. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by F. E. McWilliam.". Coordinates: 51.5421°, -0.1726°.
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Official information
Hampstead Theatre is a prominent venue in London showcasing a variety of theatrical productions. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of performances, including new plays and adaptations, featuring both established and emerging talent.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hampstead Figure is an abstract bronze sculpture by F. E. McWilliam. It was commissioned by Basil Spence and was completed in 1964 for the new Hampstead Civic Centre. It was moved in 2019 to its present location on the Adelaide Road side of the Swiss Cottage Library. The sculpture represents a reclining female figure in abstract form in bronze. It is sited on a plinth. It is inscribed "The Hampstead Figure, 1964" and signed by McWilliam. The National Heritage List for England listing describes it as forming a "close and complementary grouping" with the civic buildings, which include the Swiss Cottage Library. The Hampstead Figure was listed at Grade II on the National Heritage List for England in August 1999.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5421, -0.1726
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 3NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- 020 7722 9301
- Established
- 1964
- Nearest railway station
- Swiss Cottage — 0.2 km
- Opening
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- Official site
- www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Sources
- osm: n8637794767 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Hampstead Figure (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Hampstead Figure, Swiss Cottage, July 2023 05.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hampstead Figure?
- The Hampstead Figure is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 3NF), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is The Hampstead Figure?
- The Hampstead Figure — Public artwork (installation) by F. E. McWilliam.
- How do I get to The Hampstead Figure?
- The nearest railway station is Swiss Cottage, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW3 3NF.
- When was The Hampstead Figure built?
- Built or established in 1964.
- How do I get to The Hampstead Figure?
- The nearest railway station is Swiss Cottage, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 3NF.