Public art & sculpture · London
The Self Made Man
In or near Thames Ditton.
The Self Made Man — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Twickenham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Self Made Man is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Oak Lane Cemetery is a historic burial ground established in 1838, featuring a simple layout with a central path and various tombs set among grass and trees. Although officially closed to new burials since 1955, it serves as a peaceful haven for wildlife and is maintained by the Friends of Oak Lane Cemetery.
Place summary
The Self Made Man is a public art installation located in London. It features a bronze sculpture that represents the concept of self-determination and personal success. This work is part of the city's diverse artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4533, -0.3257
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW1 1JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Nearest railway station
- Twickenham — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mon - Sat: 7.30am - dusk; Sun & Bank Hols: 9am - dusk
- Official site
- www.parksandgardens.org
Sources
- osm: node/13710769876 (ODbL)
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Chapel House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Self Made Man?
- The Self Made Man is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW1 1JS), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is The Self Made Man?
- The Self Made Man — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Self Made Man?
- The nearest railway station is Twickenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW1 1JS.
- Is The Self Made Man free to visit?
- Yes, The Self Made Man is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Self Made Man?
- The nearest railway station is Twickenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW1 1JS.