Public art & sculpture · London
The Spirit of Electricity
In or near Covent Garden.
The Spirit of Electricity in England London, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Spirit of Electricity is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1958. 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.
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Place summary
The Spirit of Electricity is a public art installation located in London, established in 1958. This artwork reflects the theme of energy and power, contributing to the city's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5126, -0.1275
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 9NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1958
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.stmartins-theatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q25842292 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Electricity?
- The Spirit of Electricity is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 9NG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is The Spirit of Electricity?
- The Spirit of Electricity in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Electricity?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 9NG.
- When was The Spirit of Electricity built?
- Built or established in 1958.
- Is The Spirit of Electricity free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Electricity is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Electricity?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 9NG.