Brick City - Iconic Landmarks in Lego
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St Pancras International Station - the backdrop of the white walls make the model's details really stand out
One of my favourite things in London this year so far was seeing the charming miniature scale Lego version of St Pancras International Station made by Warren Elsmore, which was on display back in May at Waterstones Piccadilly. It was the perfect treat for me as it combined my love of Lego and architecture.
I was therefore delighted to discover that the model is on display again in London at "Brick City" at the arts depot until Saturday 2 November 2013. This small, free exhibition includes other iconic landmarks from London and around the world all made from Lego. It is featured by the Family Arts Festival as just one of the fun events taking place during the half term school
St Pancras International Station - The Train Shed
St Pancras International Station - The Platforms
St Pancras International Station - spot the cow on the platform
More photos of St Pancras are available here in my previous blog post
Buckingham Palace (detail)
Battersea Power Station - complete with flying pig a reference to the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals album
Nelson's Column - delighted to see as my @GWinLondon twitter avatar is a photo of Trafalgar Square
St Pauls' Cathedral - at last one I might be able to replicate
The Colosseum in Rome
Christ the Redeemer in Rio
Lincoln Memorial in Washington
Las Vegas Sign
The Lego models are wonderful not just as pieces of art but for the touches of humour and their impressive architectural details.
Address: arts depot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London, N12 0GA. (NB the exhibition is in the Althorp Gallery located on the 1st floor of the building)
Nearest Tube Stations: West Finchley or Woodside Park and then a 20 minute walk from either of these stations. Also from Finchley Central there is a 25 minute walk or take bus numbers 82, 125 or 460 from Ballards Lane near the station to North Finchley. All the tube stations are in Travelcard Zone 4 and are on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line. Alternatively the North Finchley Bus Station is within the Tally Ho Complex with many local bus routes run through the centre or stopping nearby. Please check here on the art depot website for more details.
Opening Hours: Daily 10am - 5.30pm. Only until Saturday 2 November 2013
Price: Free
The art depot cafe is open daily from 11am to 2pm and for performances
The arts depot also offers a fantastic programme of various events including dance, music, theatre, comedy and courses for children and adults.
Website: arts depot
The exhibtion is part of the Family Arts Festival the first UK wide festival of half term activies.
For more information about other locations for the Brick City tour please see Warren Elsmore's own website
If you enjoyed this you might like to check out my earlier blog when the St Pancras Station model was in Waterstones here.
The author of this blog is a qualified City of London and City of Westminster Tour Guide who leads guided walks combining world famous landmarks with hidden treasures often missed by the crowds.
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