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Natural landmarks · London

The Messenger

In or near Netherne-on-the-Hill.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

The Messenger — Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.

The Messenger, natural landmarks in London

Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sutton · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Messenger is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1981. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.". Coordinates: 51.3594°, -0.1902°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Messenger is a statue by the English sculptor David Wynne, OBE of a horse and rider. It was installed in the town centre of Sutton in Greater London, England in 1981.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.3594, -0.1902
District
Sutton
Parish
Sutton, unparished area
Postcode
SM2 5AS
Parliamentary constituency
Sutton and Cheam
Established
1981
Nearest railway station
Sutton0.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Messenger?
The Messenger is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SM2 5AS), in the parish of Sutton, unparished area.
What is The Messenger?
The Messenger — Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.
How do I get to The Messenger?
The nearest railway station is Sutton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SM2 5AS.
When was The Messenger built?
Built or established in 1981.
Who owns The Messenger?
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Is The Messenger free to visit?
Yes, The Messenger is free to enter.
How do I get to The Messenger?
The nearest railway station is Sutton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SM2 5AS.