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Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Trafalgar Square: Nelson's Column

The Unfinished City
Nelson's Column.

Whenever you visit Trafalgar Square it is impossible to miss Nelson's Column, on its pedestal, surrounded by four bronze lions. However, getting a good view of Lord Nelson, at the top of the column, is not so easy.

The Unfinished City
Nelson's Column.

It is strange, now, to think that when the square was being designed it was to be named for King George IV, in celebration of his ascension to the throne. When this was changed and it was decided to name it after Lord Horatio Nelson the plans still did not include a column, nor fountains.

The Unfinished City
Erin and Keilyn sitting with one of the bronze lions.