Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built to commemorate Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson 's decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar over the combined French and Spanish navies, during which he lost his life. The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000 (equivalent to £4,908,873 in 2021).
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- On 30 September 1840, the first stone of the column was laid by Charles Davison Scott, honorary secretary of the committee (and son of Nelson's secretary...
- Their stories lost to white-washed history. Unless you take a long hard look at Nelson’s Column of course. Hard to wipe that away.
- From the bottom of the first step to the tip of Nelson’s hat, the height of Nelson’s Column is 51.5m tall. But for a long time, it was quoted to be 56.4m tall.
- In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting Nelson’s Column facts, one of the most famous attractions in the city!
- Nelson's Column rises majestically in the center of the square. A statue of G. Nelson stands proudly at the top of the famous column.
- Nelson’s Column is a tribute to one of British history’s greatest men: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, victor of many naval battles, including...
- Nelson’s column was built in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- In the center of Trafalgar Square stands London’s most famous monument: Nelson’s Column.
- Visited Nelson Column on 29th October. Worth going to check out if your up near Castle Green and Victoria Bridge.
