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Trafalgar Square
London, Great Britain
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A Part of the Fabric of London
Think of a “London landmark” and Trafalgar Square will quickly
come to mind. A public square in the City of Westminster, it is
a space that has played a key part in the history and culture
of London since the thirteenth century.
Originally called the Royal Mews, the area was re-developed
by architect John Nash as a public space for culture and arts
and named Trafalgar Square in 1830, to commemorate the
British naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Trafalgar Square remains an arena for national democracy,
protests and demonstrations. However, it is also home to
festive Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, where
people gather around the giant tree that has been donated
by Norway every year since 1947.
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The National Gallery
The National Gallery houses collections of important paintings
from the mid thirteenth century until 1900. William Wilkins
designed and built the imposing building between 1832 and
1838 on the site of the former Royal Mews; the location was
important as it allowed all classes and neighborhoods to
access the art.
Although the front façade remains almost the same, the
building itself has changed and evolved since then, including
the development of the post-modern Sainsbury Wing
extension to the west.
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Nelson’s Column
This monument was created by architect William Railton
to honor Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British to
victory and died at the Battle of Trafalgar. The iconic
Corinthian column was completed in 1854, but the four
majestic lions that guard the sculpture were installed many
years later, in 1867.
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