Cemeteries · London
Thomas Becket
In or near City of London.
Thomas Becket — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomas Becket is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1971. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture).". Coordinates: 51.5135°, -0.0975°.
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Official information
The Wall Fountain is a memorial located in the Festival Gardens at St Paul's Churchyard, commemorating the gift from the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London. Erected in 1951, it is part of the gardens that were laid out following the Festival of Britain.
From the Wikipedia article
The statue of Thomas Becket (1970) by Edward Bainbridge Copnall is installed in St Paul's Churchyard in London, United Kingdom. It was designated a Grade II Listed building in January 2016.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5135, -0.0975
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4M 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1971
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- osm: n3095361515 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Thomas Becket, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Becket by Bainbridge Copnall (3804587334).png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomas Becket?
- Thomas Becket is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4M 8AE), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Thomas Becket?
- Thomas Becket — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to Thomas Becket?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4M 8AE.
- When was Thomas Becket built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- Is Thomas Becket free to visit?
- Yes, Thomas Becket is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomas Becket?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4M 8AE.