List of public art in the London Borough of Bexley facts for kids
Welcome to a guide about the amazing public art you can find in the London Borough of Bexley! Public art means sculptures, murals, and other artworks that are placed in public spaces for everyone to enjoy. It's like an open-air museum that you can explore as you walk around.
Bexley has many cool art pieces, from modern sculptures to old war memorials. These artworks tell stories about the area's history, its people, and even its nature. Let's go on a journey to discover some of these special creations!
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Art in Belvedere
In Belvedere, you can find a striking sculpture called The Cob.
- Subject: The Cob
- Location: On a roundabout where Bronze Age Way meets Picardy Manorway.
- When it was made: 2011
- Artist: Andy Scott
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Galvanised steel
- Size: 6 meters (about 20 feet) high!
- What's special: This large sculpture is a horse, and it's a real eye-catcher as you drive by.
Art in Bexley
In Bexley, there's an important memorial that remembers local heroes.
- Subject: Bexley War Memorial
- Location: At the junction of Hurst Road and Parkhill Road.
- When it was made: 1920
- Artist: Reginald Blomfield
- Type of art: Memorial cross
- What's special: This memorial was officially revealed on November 14, 1920, to honor those who served in wars.
Art in Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath is home to several interesting public artworks, including memorials and modern sculptures.
Pincott Obelisk
- Subject: Pincott Obelisk
- Location: Outside Christ Church.
- When it was made: 1879
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Drinking fountain
- What's special: This obelisk also serves as a memorial for a local religious leader, Reverend William Henry Pincott.
Bexleyheath War Memorial
- Subject: Bexleyheath War Memorial
- Location: Steeple Gardens, Oaklands Road.
- When it was made: 1921
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Obelisk
- What's special: An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. This one remembers those who fought in wars.
Family Outing Sculpture
- Subject: Family Outing
- Location: At the west entrance of the Broadway Shopping Centre.
- When it was made: 1985
- Artist: John Ravera
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What's special: This sculpture shows a family, giving a welcoming feel to the shopping center entrance.
Art in Crayford
Crayford has a mix of historical memorials and unique modern sculptures.
Crayford War Memorial
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- Subject: Crayford War Memorial
- Location: In the grounds of Crayford Manor, Mayplace Road East.
- When it was made: 1954
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Wall with plaques
- What's special: This memorial is a wall with plaques that list names, and it is a Grade II listed building, meaning it's historically important.
The Worrier Sculpture
- Subject: The Worrier
- Location: Crayford Waterside.
- When it was made: 2000
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What's special: This sculpture is a playful take on the famous The Thinker statue by Rodin, but this figure looks a bit more stressed!
Madder Roots Sculpture
- Subject: Madder Roots
- Location: Bourne Road.
- When it was made: 2011
- Artist: Mor
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What's special: This artwork features cows and refers to a local company, David Evans, that invented a way to fix dyes using cow dung. It's a nod to local industrial history!
Alcock and Brown Sculptures
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- Subject: John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown
- Location: Town Hall, Crayford Road.
- When it was made: 2019
- Artist: Tony Stallard
- Type of art: Sculptures
- What's special: These sculptures were put up to celebrate 100 years since Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight.
Art in Erith
Erith features a variety of public art, from war memorials to unique mosaics and sculptures.
Christ Church War Memorial
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- Subject: War memorial
- Location: Christ Church, Victoria Road.
- When it was made: After 1918
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Memorial cross
- What it's made of: Marble
- What's special: This memorial cross is also a Grade II listed building, recognizing its historical importance.
De Luci Pike / De Luci Fish
- Subject: De Luci Pike / De Luci Fish
- Location: Erith Roundabout.
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Gary Drostle
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Mosaic
- What's special: This colorful fish sculpture is made of many small pieces, creating a mosaic effect.
Earth Core Columns
- Subject: Earth Core Columns
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Gary Drostle and Onya McCausland
- Type of art: Sculptures
- What it's made of: Metal and Glass Smalti Mosaic
- What's special: These columns combine different materials to create interesting textures and designs.
Atrium Water Court Sculpture
- Subject: Atrium Water Court Sculpture
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Sokari Douglas Camp
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Metal
- What's special: This metal sculpture is part of a water feature, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the Atrium.
Stone Court Mosaic
- Subject: Stone Court Mosaic
- Location: Adjacent to the Cross Keys public house.
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Gary Drostle
- Type of art: Mosaic
- What it's made of: Porcelain Mosaic
- What's special: Another beautiful mosaic by Gary Drostle, adding art to a public space.
White Hart Thames Barge Mural
- Subject: White Hart Thames Barge Mural
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Gary Drostle
- Type of art: Mural
- What it's made of: Artists Acrylic Paint
- What's special: A large painting on a wall, showing a traditional Thames Barge, which is a type of boat.
Riverside Shopping Centre Gates
- Subject: Riverside Shopping Centre Gates
- Location: Riverside Shopping Centre.
- When it was made: 2004
- Artist: Onya McCausland
- Type of art: Gates
- What's special: These aren't just ordinary gates; they are designed as an artwork themselves, welcoming visitors to the shopping center.
Art in Lesnes Abbey Woods
Lesnes Abbey Woods is a fantastic place to find sculptures, many of them carved from wood, blending art with nature.
Monk Sculpture
- Subject: Monk
- Location: Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- Artist: Tom Harvey
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Wood
- What's special: This wooden sculpture fits right into the historic setting of the woods, near the ruins of Lesnes Abbey.
Lady of the Woods Sculpture
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- Subject: Lady of the Woods
- Location: Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- When it was made: 2016
- Artist: Tom Harvey
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Wood
- What's special: Another beautiful wooden carving by Tom Harvey, celebrating the natural beauty of the woods.
The Green Man Sculpture
- Subject: The Green Man
- Location: Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- Artist: Tom Harvey
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Wood
- What's special: The Green Man is a classic symbol of nature and rebirth, often seen in old carvings and folklore.
Coryphodon Statue
- Subject: Coryphodon
- Location: Fossil Pit, Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- Artist: Tom Harvey
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Wood
- What's special: This sculpture represents a Coryphodon, an ancient mammal whose fossils have been found in the area. It's a link to the prehistoric past of the woods!
Owl Pole Carving
- Subject: Owl
- Location: Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- Artist: Tom Harvey
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What it's made of: Wood
- What's special: A charming wooden carving of an owl, one of the many animals that might live in the woods.
Lesnes Abbey Mosaic
- Subject: Lesnes Abbey Mosaic
- Location: Lesnes Abbey.
- Artist: Gary Drostle
- Type of art: Mosaic
- What's special: This mosaic adds color and detail to the historic site of Lesnes Abbey.
Data Tree Sculpture
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- Subject: Data Tree
- Location: Lesnes Abbey Woods.
- When it was made: 2021
- Artist: Jonathan Wright
- Type of art: Sculpture
- What's special: This unique sculpture is placed on top of a tree trunk that was left behind, acting as a "conceptual way marker" in the woods.
Art in North Cray
North Cray War Memorial
- Subject: North Cray War Memorial
- Location: St James's churchyard.
- When it was made: 1920
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Celtic cross
- What's special: This memorial is a Celtic cross design and is a Grade II listed building, marking its historical significance.
Art in Sidcup
Sidcup War Memorial
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- Subject: Sidcup War Memorial
- Location: The Green.
- When it was made: After 1918
- Artist: Unknown
- Type of art: Cenotaph
- What's special: A cenotaph is a monument built to honor people whose remains are elsewhere. This one stands proudly on The Green, remembering those who served.
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