Public art & sculpture · London
Two Men on a Bench
In or near City of London.
Two Men on a Bench — Public artwork (sculpture) by Giles Penny.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Two Men on a Bench is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Giles Penny.". Coordinates: 51.5058°, -0.0228°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Two Men on a Bench is a large bronze sculpture by Giles Penny, created in 1995. It features a contemplative design with simplified surfaces, showcasing a blend of classical figurative tradition and a playful narrative.
Place summary
Two Men on a Bench is an outdoor sculpture located in Tower Hamlets, London, postcode E14. This piece is notable for its contemporary design, contributing to the area's public art landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5058, -0.0228
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 4QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.1 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n5352799213 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Two Men on a Bench?
- Two Men on a Bench is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4QW), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Two Men on a Bench?
- Two Men on a Bench — Public artwork (sculpture) by Giles Penny.
- How do I get to Two Men on a Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4QW.
- How do I get to Two Men on a Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4QW.