- 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.
- But how long have you spent really contemplating that spiritual centre of London, Nelson's Column? Not a lot? Well then here's your Londonist landmark lesson.
- 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".
- Nelson's Column is in Trafalgar Square in central London and there are no restrictions on when or how you stay either as it's ffree!
- Nelson’s Column, monument in Trafalgar Square in London. It honors Horatio Nelson, the greates of English naval heroes and commemorates Britain’s triumph...
- Discover more about Nelson's Column - one of the top attractions in Westminster, Greater London, including entry prices, opening hours, facilities and more.
- Nelson’s column was built in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- Nelson's column is one of the most famous pieces of sculpture in London, appearing on countless emblematic skylines of the capital.
- Of the Nelson Column, erected from designs by Mr. Railton, of solid granite, the following are the dimensions: steps 7 feet, pedestal 37 feet, column 105 feet...