Public art & sculpture · London
Touchstone
In or near City of Westminster.
Touchstone in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Touchstone is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
Touchstone is a large public sculpture by artist Peter Randall-Page, located at Oval Triangle in London. The sculpture, made from two granite boulders, invites contemplation and showcases a blend of natural form and artistic design.
From the Wikipedia article
Touchstone may refer to: Touchstone (assaying tool), a stone used to identify precious metals Touchstone (metaphor), a means of assaying relative merits of a concept
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- Coordinates
- 51.4821, -0.1117
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 5TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.peterrandall-page.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q120056535 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Touchstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Touchstone?
- Touchstone is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 5TW), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Touchstone?
- Touchstone in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Touchstone?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 5TW.
- Is Touchstone free to visit?
- Yes, Touchstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Touchstone?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 5TW.