Public art & sculpture · London
Time & Tide Bell
In or near City of London.
Time & Tide Bell — Public artwork (installation) by Marcus Vergette.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
Time & Tide Bell is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Marcus Vergette.". Coordinates: 51.5074°, 0.0083°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
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Place summary
The Time & Tide Bell is located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. This public artwork marks the changing tides and is part of a project that highlights the relationship between time and the natural world.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5074, 0.0083
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 0FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria — 0.7 km
- Opening
- open every Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm; winter times, October – March inclusive, 11am – 4pm
- Official site
- longplayer.org
Sources
- osm: n12003344619 (ODbL)
- commons: Trinity Buoy Wharf - Time and Tide Bell (geograph 6779534).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Time & Tide Bell?
- Time & Tide Bell is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 0FL), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Time & Tide Bell?
- Time & Tide Bell — Public artwork (installation) by Marcus Vergette.
- How do I get to Time & Tide Bell?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode E14 0FL.
- Is Time & Tide Bell free to visit?
- Yes, Time & Tide Bell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Time & Tide Bell?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 0FL.