Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1905. Artist: Unknown
/1230655.jpg "Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1905. Artist: Unknown")
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Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1905. The column is wreathed in flowers, and each lion supports a large wreath. Flags have also been hung from the column. The square is completely filled with people. This was in order to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The statue of Nelson was erected on the column in 1843 and the lions, created by Edwin Landseer, were installed in 1867. One can see in the background the National Gallery building and St Martin in the Fields.
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People Information
Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
- Horatio Nelson: British: Viscount, lord, admiral, naval commander
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster
- 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5138x3773
File Size : 56,794kb
Aliases
- BB88/1810
- 0250000159
- 1-230-655
- 1230655
- 159
- A3
- BB88/1810
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