Reg.Nr. GB/129/81

Silver Jubilee Walkway, London

The Silver Jubilee Walkway, a pedestrian leisure route encompassing points of interest in Central London to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Queen, was inaugurated by Her Majesty The Queen on the 9th June 1977, when she unveiled the bronze plaque mounted on the plinth of the South ...
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Project details

Title:Silver Jubilee Walkway, London
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: London
Category type: cultural landscape
Notes:-Pedestrian leisure route around London -At time of submission project still ongoing -See also dossiers GB/128/81, GB/130/81, GB/157/81
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Actual use:Pedestrian leisure route
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable design of a marked sight-seeing tour for pedestrians"
Web, Links:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/jubilee-walkway

Description:
The Silver Jubilee Walkway, a pedestrian leisure route encompassing points of interest in Central London to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Queen, was inaugurated by Her Majesty The Queen on the 9th June 1977, when she unveiled the bronze plaque mounted on the plinth of the South Bank Lion Sculpture. This public Walkway, which is 12 miles long, is marked by cast aluminium pavement route markers as well as several viewing panels at good vista points and enable both Londoners and visitors to know better the rich heritage and outstanding features of Central London.