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Tinworth pillar
In or near City of Westminster.
Tinworth pillar — Public artwork (sculpture) by George Tinworth.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Tinworth pillar is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1869, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area SE11.
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Official information
The Tinworth Pillar is a historical monument located in Kennington Park, originally part of a large ornamental fountain created by George Tinworth in 1872. The pillar features a bas relief decoration and was once topped with a sculpture representing 'The Pilgrimage of Life', which was removed due to vandalism in 1981.
Place summary
The Tinworth Pillar is a Victorian monument located in the Lambeth area of London, postcode SE11. Established in 1869, it serves as a notable example of the architectural style of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4836, -0.1103
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 4DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1869
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- osm: n10879668695 (ODbL)
- commons: Decorative Column On West Side Of Kennington Park (cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tinworth pillar?
- Tinworth pillar is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 4DA), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Tinworth pillar?
- Tinworth pillar — Public artwork (sculpture) by George Tinworth.
- How do I get to Tinworth pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 4DA.
- When was Tinworth pillar built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Is Tinworth pillar free to visit?
- Yes, Tinworth pillar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tinworth pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 4DA.