List of public art in the London Borough of Harrow facts for kids

Public art is like an open-air museum! It's art that you can find in public places, like parks, streets, or even inside buildings that are open to everyone. This list tells you about some of the cool public art pieces you can discover in the London Borough of Harrow. These artworks help tell stories about the area, remember important events, or simply make the public spaces more interesting and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Art in Belmont

In Belmont, you can find a colourful Subway mural created in 2012. It's located in the Belmont Trail subway, close to a medical centre and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. This mural was a team effort, made by the Harrow Arts Centre and artist Alistair Lambert, who worked together with children from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. It adds a splash of art to an everyday pathway.

Art in Edgware

In Edgware, there's the Edgware War Memorial on High Street. This memorial is a special type of cross called a Celtic cross. It was first shown to the public on March 27, 1920, to remember those who served in wars.

Art in Greenhill

Greenhill also has a memorial, the Greenhill War Memorial, which stands in St John's churchyard. This memorial is a pillar and was put in place in 1951.

Art in Harrow

The area of Harrow has several interesting public artworks:

War Memorials in Harrow

• The Harrow Weald War Memorial is a street shrine located on High Road, where it meets Box Tree Road. It was created in 1917 by L. F. W. Deacon and J. C. Rackham.
• The Harrow War Memorial is a pillar or column found on Station Road, right outside the Harrow Civic Centre. This memorial was put up in 2005.

Sculptures and Murals in Harrow

• You might spot the statue called Skipping Girl on St Ann's Road. This fun statue was made by artist James Butler in 1987.
• In The Grove Field, on Lowlands Road, you can find a sculpture called The Leaf. This artwork was created by Diane Maclean in 1994.
• There's also a Mural on Kymberley Road, painted on a wall of St George's Shopping Centre. This mural was painted in 2014 by local people, making it a true community artwork.

Art in Harrow on the Hill

Harrow on the Hill is home to some historical and unique art pieces:

Historical Figures and Memorials

• You can see a Gantry with a portrait of Henry VIII at the junction of High Street and Byron Hill Road. This piece dates back to around 1780, but it was restored and placed in its current spot in 2010.
• A Statue of Elizabeth I is located at Harrow School, on the south tower of the Speech Room. This statue was made in the 19th century by Richard Westmacott. It wasn't always in Harrow; it was originally at Ashridge Park and moved to Harrow School in 1925.
• The Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is a memorial cross on Grove Hill, where it meets Lowlands Road. It was created in 1921 by W. D. Caröe.
• There's a Memorial to Britain's first recorded fatal car accident from 1899. This memorial was put up in 1969 at the junction of Peterborough Road and Grove Hill.
• A Charles I commemorative plaque can be found on Grove Hill, marking a historical connection to the king.

Other Artworks in Harrow on the Hill

• An old Drinking fountain from 1880 stands at the junction of High Street and West Street.
• Look up at 70 High Street, on top of the porch, and you'll see Two eagles.

Art in Pinner

In Pinner, you'll find the Pinner War Memorial on High Street, near Grange Gardens. This memorial is a pillar or column and was created by Bertram Mackennal in 1921.

Art in Stanmore

Stanmore has its own Stanmore War Memorial in St John's churchyard. This memorial is a Celtic cross, similar to the one in Edgware. It was unveiled on July 22, 1922.

Art in Wealdstone

Wealdstone features a couple of significant public art pieces:

• The Wealdstone War Memorial is a clock tower located at the junction of Spencer Road and High Street. It was designed by Harold F. Walker and J. C. Rackham and put in place in 1923.
• There's also a Mural commemorating the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash outside Harrow & Wealdstone station. This mural was created in 2004 by local schoolchildren, remembering an important event in the area's history.

Images for kids

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  The Edgware War Memorial, a Celtic cross.

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  The Greenhill War Memorial, a pillar.

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  The Harrow Weald War Memorial, a street shrine.

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  Skipping Girl statue in Harrow.

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  The Harrow War Memorial, a pillar/column.

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  Gantry with a portrait of Henry VIII.

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  Statue of Elizabeth I at Harrow School.

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  A drinking fountain in Harrow on the Hill.

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  The Harrow on the Hill War Memorial.

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  The Pinner War Memorial.

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  The Stanmore War Memorial, a Celtic cross.

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  The Wealdstone War Memorial, a clock tower.