Memorials & monuments · London
The Lighthouse
In or near Covent Garden.
The Lighthouse is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Lighthouse is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1875, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Islington South and Finsbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area N1.
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From the Wikipedia article
A lighthouse is a tower aiding marine navigation. Light House, Lighthouse, or The Lighthouse may also refer to:
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- Coordinates
- 51.5307, -0.1220
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1875
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n9690053141 (ODbL)
- commons: Lighthouse near King's Cross Station 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: The Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lighthouse?
- The Lighthouse is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9AE), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is The Lighthouse?
- The Lighthouse is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9AE.
- When was The Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1875.
- Is The Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, The Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9AE.