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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

Time & Tide Bell

In or near City of London.

Free admission

Time & Tide Bell — Public artwork (installation) by Marcus Vergette.

Time & Tide Bell, public art & sculpture in London

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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

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Official information

Longplayer is a unique sound installation located in the Lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London. It features a continuous composition that has been playing since December 1999, along with a display of singing bowls used in live performances.

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
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E14 0FL
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Nearest railway station
Royal Victoria0.7 km
Opening
open every Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm; winter times, October – March inclusive, 11am – 4pm
Official site
longplayer.org

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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. Drivers can use postcode E14 0FL.
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.