What is it?
God’s Own Junkyard showcases the late neon artist Chris Bracey’s personal collection of work in a salvage yard in Walthamstow. It contains everything from his signage for Soho sex clubs in the ‘60s to his work for the movie industry, including pieces that were used in ‘Captain America’, ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, ‘Byzantium’ and more. It’s no surprise it costs over £3,000 a month to power the place. Sandwiched in between all of this, you’ll find his artwork, some of which have been exhibited in his gallery shows, and others that were specially commissioned by other artists and clients.
Why go?
One of the largest collections of neon signs in Europe, go to dazzle your eyes with brilliant luminescence and take some pretty epic pictures by the zinging lights.
Don’t miss:
The ‘Rolling Scones’ Café is a picturesque place to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s even an afternoon tea option.
When to visit:
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Ticketing info:
Free
Time Out tip:
If you’re in the area, stick around the industrial estate to enjoy a point at local breweries, Wild Card and Pilars.
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