Public art & sculpture · London
Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue
In or near Covent Garden.
Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Tony Peacock — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Archway · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Highgate Cemetery is a historic Victorian cemetery known for its beautiful and evocative landscape, featuring winding paths and ivy-clad monuments. It serves as both an active burial site and a heritage destination, attracting visitors interested in its rich history and architecture.
Place summary
The Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue is a public art installation located in London. It commemorates the contributions of nurses and midwives from the Windrush generation and Commonwealth countries to the NHS. The statue serves as a tribute to their significant role in British healthcare.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5663, -0.1381
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N19 5DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington North
- Phone
- 020 8347 2475
- Nearest railway station
- Archway — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- highgatecemetery.org
Sources
- osm: node/10759479066 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue?
- Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N19 5DS), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue?
- Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode N19 5DS.
- Is Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windrush & Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N19 5DS.