Public art & sculpture · London
Ventilation Shaft Cover
In or near City of Westminster.
Ventilation Shaft Cover in England London, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pimlico · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ventilation Shaft Cover is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1978. 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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Place summary
The Ventilation Shaft Cover is a public art installation located in London, established in 1978. It is notable for its integration of functionality and artistic expression, serving as a cover for a ventilation shaft while contributing to the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4892, -0.1330
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1V 2JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1978
- Nearest railway station
- Pimlico — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.chelseaspace.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q25713900 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ventilation Shaft Cover?
- Ventilation Shaft Cover is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1V 2JA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Ventilation Shaft Cover?
- Ventilation Shaft Cover in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ventilation Shaft Cover?
- The nearest railway station is Pimlico, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1V 2JA.
- When was Ventilation Shaft Cover built?
- Built or established in 1978.
- Is Ventilation Shaft Cover free to visit?
- Yes, Ventilation Shaft Cover is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ventilation Shaft Cover?
- The nearest railway station is Pimlico, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1V 2JA.