- Visit Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, one of London's most famous landmarks, and a monument to Lord Admiral Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
- This article will introduce the history, design, symbolic significance of the Nelson’s Column and its unique position in London’s urban landscape.
- Nelson’s Column is one of England’s most iconic sites. It is located in London’s Trafalgar Square. It was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson.
- The actual statue of Nelson, by E H Baily, that tops the column, and the four lions to the base, by Sir Edwin Landseer, were only added in 1867.
- Discover more about Nelson's Column - one of the top attractions in Westminster, Greater London, including entry prices, opening hours, facilities and more.
- The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson’s death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- On 13 April 1995 Johnny Dawes free-climbed Nelson's Column with Noel Craine, Jerry Moffat and Simon Nadin, and graded the climb as "E6 6b/5a".
- Lord Nelson on Nelson's Column. London TrafalgarSquareColumn01. Trafalgar Square, with Nelsons Column and some fountains.
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