Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London, England, United Kingdom, built to commemorate British Royal Navy officer Horatio Nelson 's decisive …

Nelson’s Column, monument in Trafalgar Square in London. It honours Horatio Nelson, the greatest of English naval heroes, and commemorates Britain’s triumph over France.

Discover the history of Nelson's Column in London, key facts and what to see when you visit this iconic Trafalgar Square landmark.

Jun 11, 2021 · Nelson’s Column is a monument dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. Nelson’s Column is a tribute to one of British history’s greatest men: Admiral Lord Horatio …

Nov 30, 2018 · As night fell, euphoric crowds lit a bonfire around the square’s centrepiece, Nelson’s Column, using army recruitment posters, wooden paving blocks, and even a night-watchman’s hut …

Built between 1840 and 1843, the Column stands 52m tall in the middle of the square, was designed by William Railton and carved out of Craigleith sandstone by the Bristol-born sculptor Edward...

Nelson’s column was built in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The 5.5m sandstone statue of Nelson stands on top of a 46m solid Dartmoor …

In the center of Trafalgar Square stands London’s most famous monument: Nelson’s Column. The monument was built in 1843 as a tribute to Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, who defeated the French …

May 27, 2024 · Rising majestically over London‘s Trafalgar Square, Nelson‘s Column has stood as an iconic symbol of British power and pride for over 150 years. The 169-foot (52-meter) granite …

Erected to commemorate the Trafalgar victory over Napoleon of 1805. The height, from top of hat to pavement is said to be 170 feet and 2 inches, the distance from Victory's main masthead to the …