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Heritage railway stations · London

Figurehead

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Figurehead — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rick Kirby.

Figurehead, heritage railway stations in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines) · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Figurehead is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2014, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines), about 0.6 km away. Postcode area W6.

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From the Wikipedia article

In politics, a figurehead is a practice of who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful title or office, yet de facto (in reality) exercises little to no actual power. The metaphor derives from the carved figurehead at the prow of a sailing ship.

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Coordinates
51.4869, -0.2268
Parish
Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
Postcode
W6 9AN
Parliamentary constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick
Established
2014
Nearest railway station
Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Figurehead?
Figurehead is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W6 9AN), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
When was Figurehead built?
Built or established in 2014.
Is Figurehead free to visit?
Yes, Figurehead is free to enter.
How do I get to Figurehead?
The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines), about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W6 9AN.