Gardens · London
The Sower
The Sower — Public artwork (statue) by Hamo Thornycroft.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Sower is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1886, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Richmond Park parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area TW9.
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Place summary
The Sower is a Victorian monument located in Richmond upon Thames, London, with the postcode TW9. Established in 1886, it commemorates agricultural themes and reflects the artistic style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4825, -0.2893
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.pmsa.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4450502003 (ODbL)
- commons: Thornycroft - A sower 40895.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sower?
- The Sower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3DS), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- When was The Sower built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- How do I get to The Sower?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3DS.