Public art & sculpture · London
The World Turned Upside Down
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The World Turned Upside Down in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The World Turned Upside Down, the nearest railway station is Holborn, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WC2A 2HT.
About
The World Turned Upside Down is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2019. 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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Official information
The Peacock Theatre is a performance venue located in London, hosting a variety of shows and events. Visitors can enjoy a range of performances in a fully accessible environment.
From the Wikipedia article
The World Turned Upside Down is a sculpture by the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger, on Sheffield Street, London, within the campus of the London School of Economics. The name World Turned Upside Down comes from a 17th-century English ballad. The sculpture, measuring 13 feet (4 m) in diameter, features a globe resting on its North Pole and was unveiled in March 2019. It reportedly cost over £200,000, which was funded by alumni donations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5144, -0.1174
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2A 2HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7863 8000
- Established
- 2019
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Open one hour before performances.
- Official site
- www.sadlerswells.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q63094632 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The World Turned Upside Down (sculpture) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The World Turned Upside Down?
- The World Turned Upside Down is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2A 2HT), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The World Turned Upside Down?
- The World Turned Upside Down in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The World Turned Upside Down?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2A 2HT.
- When was The World Turned Upside Down built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Is The World Turned Upside Down free to visit?
- Yes, The World Turned Upside Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to The World Turned Upside Down?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2A 2HT.