Natural landmarks · London
The Royal Drawing School
In or near City of London.
The Royal Drawing School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Royal Drawing School is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Royal Drawing School is an online archive that offers free access to displays and information about past exhibitions and events related to studio ceramics and sculpture. It features works from various artists and provides insights into the history of the Marsden Woo Gallery and its associated spaces.
Place summary
The Royal Drawing School is located in London. It is an educational institution dedicated to drawing and related practices, providing a range of courses for artists at various stages of their careers. The school aims to uphold the tradition of drawing as a fundamental skill in the visual arts.
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Background
History
RDS was established in 2000, during a period when the role of traditional draughtsmanship in UK art education was widely debated.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5257, -0.0813
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2A 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Phone
- +44 20 7336 6396
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- marsdenwoo.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7758230 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Drawing School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Royal Drawing School?
- The Royal Drawing School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2A 3PB), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is The Royal Drawing School?
- The Royal Drawing School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Royal Drawing School?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2A 3PB.
- When was The Royal Drawing School built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Is The Royal Drawing School free to visit?
- Yes, The Royal Drawing School is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Royal Drawing School?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2A 3PB.