Island Gardens Orientation Table - Saunders Ness Road, Isle of Dogs, London, UK
N 51° 29.199 W 000° 00.494
30U E 707706 N 5708189
This orientation is to be found in the Island Gardens park at the southern end of the Isle of Dogs in east London.
Waymark Code: WMG9RA
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/03/2013
Views: 5
The park runs parallel with the River Thames on the north side of the river. The views from the gardens are towards Greenwich and give some stunning views of the historical buildings.
The table is adjacent to the river wall and indicates some of the buildings that can be seen. They are (from left to right or east to west):
London Transport Power Station
Trinity Hospital
Trafalgar Inn
The Queens House
Old Royal Observatory
Royal Naval Hospital
Greenwich Pier
Cutty Sark
Thames Foot Tunnel Entrance
The year of build is shown next to each image.
The table is made from stainless steel with the images etched into the surface and then painted with black paint.
Artist / Creator:
Tower Hamlets Council
Location / Access:
Island Gardens park. Park is closed during the hours of darkness.
Date of creation: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
1) Tell what you experienced during your visit.
2) Proof of your visit is required. Send at least a picture of the table. Either :
- Table and landscape
- A close-up view of the table : why not with your finger showing a particular direction (your city, country, your holiday residence ...) (optional)
A photo with your GPSr is not required.
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