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Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built to commemorate Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar over the combined French and Spanish navies, during which he lost his life, killed by a French sniper.
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.
May 25, 2021 · The Nelson Column, as it was once known, was erected to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805; a victory in which he died. The Column took a while to —...
Jun 11, 2021 · Nelson’s Column is a tribute to one of British history’s greatest men: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, victor of many naval battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar (hence the name of the square).
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Sep 27, 2021 · Rising 169 feet over Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s Column marks the diminutive admiral’s military victories against the Spanish and French in the early 19th century. Built in the 1840s, it’s now one of Central London’s most famous landmarks, greeting you as you exit Charing Cross tube station.
Nov 30, 2018 · Guarded by lions and towering above Trafalgar Square, this lofty monument is one of London’s most iconic On 12 November 1918, London saw wild celebrations as an armistice declared the end of the First World War.
This is not the only "Nelson's column". They were erected all over the world and Londonist has done the research. 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 quarterdeck.
