Public art & sculpture · London
The World Turned Upside Down
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The World Turned Upside Down — Public artwork (sculpture) by Mark Wallinger.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn · 0.4 km
- 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. The postcode is WC2A 2HB, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Entry is free.
About
The World Turned Upside Down is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2019. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Mark Wallinger.". Coordinates: 51.5144°, -0.1174°.
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Official information
The Peacock Theatre is a performance venue located in London, known for hosting a variety of shows including dance and theatre productions. It offers a vibrant atmosphere for audiences to enjoy live performances in a fully accessible setting.
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 2HB
- 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.
Sources
- osm: n6510702757 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The World Turned Upside Down (sculpture) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The World Turned Upside Down (sculpture by Mark Wallinger).jpg (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 2HB), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The World Turned Upside Down?
- The World Turned Upside Down — Public artwork (sculpture) by Mark Wallinger.
- 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 2HB.
- When was The World Turned Upside Down built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- 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 2HB.