Putney Sculpture Trail facts for kids

The Putney Sculpture Trail is a cool outdoor art display in London, featuring nine amazing sculptures by a British artist named Alan Thornhill. These artworks are placed for everyone to see along the south side of the River Thames, near Putney Bridge, in an area called Wandsworth.

The sculptures stretch for about one mile between Leader's Gardens on the west side and Prospect Quay/Riverside Quarter on the east. The very first sculpture, called Load, was put up in 1989. The other eight sculptures were officially shown to the public on September 14, 2008. It's a great way to enjoy art while walking along the river!

Discover the Putney Sculpture Trail

The Putney Sculpture Trail is a unique collection of art that you can explore outdoors. It's like an open-air museum where you can see interesting sculptures while enjoying a walk by the river. Each sculpture has its own story and meaning, inviting you to think and imagine.

Who Created the Sculptures?

All nine sculptures along the trail were created by a talented British artist named Alan Thornhill. He was known for making sculptures that often explored human feelings and ideas. His artworks are designed to make people think and feel.

Where Can You Find Them?

The sculptures are spread out along the River Thames in Putney, a part of London. They are easy to find and are located in different spots, making the walk an exciting treasure hunt. You can start from either end of the trail and discover them one by one.

The Nine Sculptures

Here are the names and locations of the nine sculptures you can find on the Putney Sculpture Trail:

• Exodus – You'll find this sculpture in the middle of Leader's Gardens, at the end of The Embankment/Festing Road.
• Horizontal Ambiguity – This one is located on The Embankment, near Dukes Head and Thames Place.
• Load – Look for Load right by the riverside, outside a restaurant where Lower Richmond Road meets The Embankment.
• The Turning Point – This sculpture is at the busy corner where Putney Bridge Road and Putney High Street meet.
• Punch and Judy – You can see Punch and Judy by the riverside at Putney Wharf, close to the slipway and the end of Brewhouse Street.
• Motherfigure – This sculpture is also at Putney Wharf riverside, if you enter from the Deodar Road footpath.
• Nexus – Find Nexus in Wandsworth Park, on the path that runs closest to Putney Bridge Road.
• Pygmalion – This sculpture is in Wandsworth Park by the riverside, near the entrance from Prospect Quay and Riverside Quarter.
• Fall – Fall is located at Prospect Quay/Riverside Quarter, at the very end of the trail.

Images for kids

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  Exodus

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  Load

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  Punch and Judy sculpture looking out towards Putney Bridge

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  Nexus