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

This article is about the amazing public art you can find in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Public art means artworks that are out in the open for everyone to see and enjoy. These pieces can be statues, sculptures, murals, or even special designs on buildings. They often tell stories about the area's history, important people, or local nature.

Hillingdon is a borough in West London, and it's home to many interesting artworks. From memorials honoring heroes to modern sculptures, there's a lot to discover. This list will guide you through some of these cool art pieces across different towns and areas in Hillingdon.

John Alcock and Arthur Brown (1954) by William McMillan in front of the Heathrow Academy which provides vocational and specialist theory courses

Art in Eastcote

Eastcote is a lovely area in Hillingdon. Here, you can find a special piece of art on a library building.

Eastcote Library Coat of Arms

On the east side of Eastcote Library, there's a coat of arms of Middlesex. A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem that represents a family, city, or county. This one was created in 1959 by the local council's team. It's a historical symbol on a modern building.

Art in Harefield

Harefield is another part of Hillingdon with some interesting public art.

Prometheus Statue

At Harefield Hospital, you can see a statue called Prometheus. This statue was made by Pavlos Angelos Kougioumtzis in 2008. It was officially shown to the public by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on November 21, 2008.

Harefield Village Green Sign

On The Green in Harefield, there's a unique sign. It's a circular sign with a globe and a hare statue on top. This sign was put up in 2008. The hare represents the name of the village, Harefield. The globe shows Australia and Britain, remembering the injured soldiers from those countries who were treated at the large hospital during World War I.

Art in Harmondsworth

Harmondsworth also has a special memorial.

Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial

At Harmondsworth Moor, there's a memorial dedicated to the Royal Canadian Air Force. This memorial stone with a plaque was placed in 1995. It honors the brave Canadian airmen.

Art in Hayes

Hayes is a busy area with several public artworks, from war memorials to modern sculptures.

Hayes War Memorial

On Church Road in Hayes, you'll find the Hayes War Memorial. This memorial was built after World War II. It's a wooden Calvary (a cross with a figure of Christ) on a raised stone base, surrounded by brick walls with carved names. War memorials help us remember those who served and died in wars.

Skylark Sculpture

In Lake Farm Country Park, there's a sculpture called Skylark. It was created around 2002 by artist Ben Dearnley. It's a beautiful piece of art in a natural setting.

Hayes and Harlington Station Tiling

If you go through the underpass at Hayes and Harlington railway station, you'll see some interesting tiling. These tiles were designed by Lubna Chowdhary in 2003.

The Converse Wall of Clash

At the Powerhouse building on Blyth Road, which is part of The Old Vinyl Factory, there's an artwork called The Converse Wall of Clash. This piece was created in 2014 by artists Remi Rough and System (Agents of Change).

Tree Sculptures by Tom "Carver" Harvey

Artist Tom "Carver" Harvey has created two fascinating tree sculptures in Hayes:

• Night scene is located in the Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens.
• Man looking for his dog can be found in Barra Hall Park.

These sculptures are carved directly from trees, giving them a unique, natural feel.

Sacrilege Art Installation

On August 5, 2012, Barra Hall Park hosted a special art event. Artist Jeremy Deller brought his Sacrilege art installation. This was a giant, inflatable, life-size model of Stonehenge. About 1,400 people came to see this fun and unusual artwork that day.

Art at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is not just a place for planes; it also has many public art pieces, especially in its terminals.

Anglo-French Survey Baseline Cannon

Near Heathrow, west of where Nene Road meets Northern Perimeter Road, you can find one of two cannons from the Anglo-French Survey (1784–1790) baseline. This cannon was placed in 1791 by William Mudge. It's a historic marker from an important survey that helped measure the Earth. It's a Grade II listed monument, meaning it's protected for its historical value.

Alcock and Brown Sculpture

On Newall Road, on the north side of the airport, there's a sculpture called Alcock and Brown. This artwork, created in 1954 by William McMillan, celebrates John Alcock and Arthur Brown. They were the first people to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919.

Speedbird Motifs

Inside Hatton Cross tube station, look for the Speedbird motifs. These are mosaics created in 1975, based on designs by Theyre Lee-Elliott. The Speedbird was a famous symbol for British Airways.

Art in Terminal 5

Terminal 5 is home to several modern art installations:

• Moving World (Night & Day) by Langlands & Bell (2008): This is a pair of illuminated walls made of neon and steel.
• Animated Crest by Christopher Pearson (2008).
• Oak Seasons by Christopher Pearson (2008).
• Cloud by Troika (2008): A unique sculpture.
• All the Time in the World by Troika (2008).
• Yan Shu (swan letter) by UnitedVisualArtists (2008): Another interesting sculpture.

Emirates A380 Sculpture

Near the access tunnel for Terminals 2 & 3, there's a sculpture of an A380 airplane, representing Emirates airline. This large sculpture was made by Penwal in 2008.

London Underground 150th Anniversary Sculpture

In the ticket hall of Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 tube station, you'll find a sculpture from 2013. It celebrates the 150th anniversary of the London Underground, also known as the Tube.

Turkish Airlines Globe

Near the main access tunnel, on a central roundabout between Terminals 2 & 3, there's a Turkish Airlines Globe. This sculpture was installed in 2013.

London Taxi Sculpture

At Terminal 2, there's a sculpture called London Taxi. It was created by Benedict Radcliffe in 2014. It's a fun, artistic take on the famous London black cab.

Slipstream Sculpture

Also at Terminal 2, you can see the impressive Slipstream sculpture. This large artwork was designed by Richard Wilson in 2014. It's a dynamic sculpture that looks like it's moving through the air.

Art in Northwood

Northwood has a significant war memorial.

Northwood War Memorial

On Green Lane, close to Northwood tube station, stands the Northwood War Memorial. This memorial cross was designed by F. D. Bedford and sculpted by William Aumonier Jr. It was unveiled on February 13, 1921, to remember those who died in World War I. It is a Grade II listed monument.

Art in Ruislip

Ruislip is home to two important war memorials.

Ruislip War Memorial

On Eastcote Road, opposite St Martin's Church, you'll find the Ruislip War Memorial. This memorial cross was likely built around 1921 by local craftspeople.

Polish Air Force Memorial

In South Ruislip, there's the very important Polish Air Force Memorial. This war memorial includes a sculpture by Mieczysław Lubelski. It was officially opened on November 2, 1948. It honors the brave Polish Air Force pilots who fought alongside the British during World War II. It is a Grade II* listed monument, which means it's of special historical interest.

Art in Uxbridge

Uxbridge is a major town in Hillingdon and has a wide variety of public art, including pieces related to its history and university.

Chepstow Railway Bridge Girder

At Brunel University, you can see a piece of a girder from the Chepstow Railway Bridge. This bridge was designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1852. Having a piece of it at the university is a nod to engineering history.

Uxbridge War Memorial

The Uxbridge War Memorial is located in The Old Graveyard on Windsor Street. This memorial, which includes a sculpture by Adrian Jones, was unveiled on November 11, 1924.

Uxbridge Tube Station Art

Uxbridge tube station features two interesting art pieces from 1934:

• Winged Wheels: At the entrance, you'll see architectural sculptures of winged wheels by Joseph Armitage. These symbolize speed and travel.
• Stained Glass Coats of Arms: At the exit, there are stained glass windows by Ervin Bossányi. They show the coats of arms of the Basset family, Middlesex, and Buckinghamshire. Both are Grade II listed.

Saint Andrew's Gate

On the Hillingdon Road roundabout, you'll find Saint Andrew's Gate. This piece was installed in 1957.

Shoreditch College Golden Jubilee Relief

At Brunel University, there's a relief sculpture called Shoreditch College Golden Jubilee 1969. It's thought to be by Philip John Whitten and was created in 1969. A relief is a type of sculpture where the figures stand out from a flat background.

Anticipation Sculpture

In Uxbridge town centre, outside The Chimes shopping centre, is the sculpture Anticipation. Created by Anita Lafford, it was unveiled on June 25, 2002, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

At Brunel University, there's a statue of the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This statue, made by Anthony Stones, was unveiled on July 6, 2006. The university is named after him, so it's fitting to have his statue there.

Connect Sculpture

Also at Brunel University, you can find the Connect sculptural group. This piece was created in 2016 by Maria Celina Reyes Gallo, Huda Alnabhan, Abdurrahman Ozdemir, and Yeqing Zheng.

RAF Uxbridge Gate Guardians

Outside the Battle of Britain Bunker Museum at RAF Uxbridge, there are two impressive gate guardian aircraft:

• A Hawker Hurricane
• A Supermarine Spitfire

These real planes serve as memorials and remind visitors of the important role RAF Uxbridge played in World War II.

Four Concrete Forms with White

At Brunel University, there's a sculpture called Four Concrete Forms with White by Justin Knowles. This piece was given to the university by Arts Council England.

Art in West Drayton

West Drayton also has its share of public art.

Yiewsley and West Drayton War Memorial

On Harmondsworth Road, outside the entrance to the cemetery, is the Yiewsley and West Drayton War Memorial. This memorial was put in place in the 1920s.

Challenge Sculpture

At Stockley Park, you can see a sculpture called Challenge. This artwork was created by Wendy Taylor in 1995.

Images for kids

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  The coat of arms on Eastcote Library

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  The Harefield village green sign

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  The Anglo-French Survey baseline cannon

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  Speedbird motifs at Hatton Cross tube station

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  Moving World (Night & Day) at Heathrow Terminal 5

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  Emirates A380 sculpture at Heathrow

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  Cloud sculpture at Heathrow Terminal 5

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  Yan Shu (swan letter) at Heathrow Terminal 5

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  London Underground 150th anniversary sculpture

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  Turkish Airlines Globe at Heathrow

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  London Taxi sculpture at Heathrow Terminal 2

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  Slipstream sculpture at Heathrow Terminal 2

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  Northwood War Memorial

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  Ruislip War Memorial

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  The Polish Air Force Memorial

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  A girder from Chepstow Railway Bridge at Brunel University

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  Uxbridge War Memorial

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  Winged wheels at Uxbridge tube station entrance

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  Stained glass at Uxbridge tube station exit

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  Saint Andrew's Gate

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  Anticipation sculpture in Uxbridge town centre

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  Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Brunel University

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  Connect sculpture at Brunel University

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  Hawker Hurricane gate guardian at RAF Uxbridge

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  Supermarine Spitfire gate guardian at RAF Uxbridge

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  Yiewsley and West Drayton War Memorial

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  Challenge sculpture at Stockley Park

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  Skylark sculpture at Lake Farm Country Park