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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture Β· London

The Preacher

In or near City of London.

Free admission

The Preacher in England London, United Kingdom.

Evangelist with shadow, Forest Gate - geograph.org.uk - 2584692

Jim Osley β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Forest Gate Β· 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Preacher is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1961. 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

From the Wikipedia article

A preacher is someone who preaches sermons. Preacher or Preachers may also refer to:

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

Coordinates
51.5480, 0.0253
District
Newham
Parish
Newham, unparished area
Postcode
E7 0QE
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford and Bow
Established
1961
Nearest railway station
Forest Gate β€” 0.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Preacher?
The Preacher is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E7 0QE), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
What is The Preacher?
The Preacher in England London, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Preacher?
The nearest railway station is Forest Gate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E7 0QE.
When was The Preacher built?
Built or established in 1961.
Is The Preacher free to visit?
Yes, The Preacher is free to enter.
How do I get to The Preacher?
The nearest railway station is Forest Gate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E7 0QE.