Public art & sculpture · London
The Turning Point
In or near Tyburn.
The Turning Point in England London, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Putney · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Turning Point is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2008. 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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From the Wikipedia article
A turning point, or climax, is the point of highest tension in a narrative work. Turning Point, Turning Points or The Turning Point may refer to:
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- Coordinates
- 51.4649, -0.2145
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW15 1SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Putney — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q110970242 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Turning Point (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Turning Point?
- The Turning Point is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 1SQ), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is The Turning Point?
- The Turning Point in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Turning Point?
- The nearest railway station is Putney, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW15 1SQ.
- When was The Turning Point built?
- Built or established in 2008.
- Is The Turning Point free to visit?
- Yes, The Turning Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Turning Point?
- The nearest railway station is Putney, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 1SQ.