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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Evening Walk - Sculpture in the City (new artworks, route just launched)

Length: 2.9 km 
Net Walking Time: 1 -1 ½ hours
 
Meet: Liverpool Street Mainline Station, Liverpool Street Exit, Street Level, Kindertransport Memorial at 18.45 hours. (i.e.: NOT at the other Kindertransport Memorial on the concourse!) 
Finish is at Leadenhall Market. Liverpool Street, Bank/Monument, Aldgate/Aldgate East, Tower Hill and London Bridge tube stations are just a short walk away, as are Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street and London Bridge mainline stations. All are in Zone 1. 
 
The critically acclaimed Sculpture in the City is an annual exhibition showcasing contemporary works by internationally renowned artists in the confines of the City of London, on streets, in squares or on buildings. The exhibition usually opens around end June, and most sculptures are displayed until the following May. 
2022/23 sees the eleventh incarnation of this popular attraction, displaying 24 artworks by 19 artists ranging considerably in scale – from large steel-, neon- or fabric-works to small bronze plaques, thoughtfully placed between iconic architectural landmarks such as the Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe), the Walkie-Talkie (20 Fenchurch Street), the Lloyd’s-Building (aka the Inside-Out Building, at 12 Leadenhall Street), the Scalpel (Lime Street) and the Cheesegrater (the Leadenhall Building). Wander the City's public spaces and stumble upon world-class public art, on an urban canvas recognised across the globe. 
 
For more information on the exhibition, individual artworks and a map click here.


Eat/Drink: Leadenhall Market features more than 20 pubs, delis, bars, brasseries and restaurants. Some of whom may sell takeout drinks and snacks. For more details click here.

For walk directions, map, photos, and gpx/kml files click here. T=short.24

1 comment:

Thomas G said...

10 walkers at the agreed time, with 2 laggards catching up later, so n=12 in total in w=warm weather.
We took 70 minutes for the course this time around and at Leadenhall Market, 1 peeled off, while 11 went to The Bunch of Grapes for a drink or two, and 4 of those then peeled off for a meal at the new-ish Tapas Bar in the Market. Only that they took in no more walk-ins. So, the Loch Fyne Restaurant it was again, same as last year. Thumbs up for their food, drinks and staff.