Trafalgar Square

When a man is tired of London he is tired of life, they say, London , a beautiful city in the heart of England, boasts of rich culture, diverse people from all spheres of life, and buildings and landmarks of a variety of architectural designs. A well-blended amalgam of all the above and its influences in politics, arts, commerce, entertainment, education and fashion contribute to its status as a global city. It is also a favourite place to relocate for lost politicians! After a considerably delayed flight I landed at Heathrow airport at &am. My bones had started creaking ...

After reading about Trafalgar Square from a fellow member, I decided to put my own synopsis together on it. Hopefully it will provide some background and give the tourists amongst you some help in getting to and from One of Londons most famous landmarks. What is it? It is a vast concrete square that was laid between 1829 and 1843 (get it right DOOYOO!) and took 14 years to complete. It was built to o comemorate the victory scored by Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The main focal point of the square is the huge 185 feet column with a statue of the famous mariner perched on top. The 17 foot Nelson is seen standing proud ...

London's Trafalgar Square is well known throughout the world, partly for the distinctive appearance of Nelson's Column, and partly for the hordes of pigeons that still congregate there despite the Mayor's best efforts. It's a popular venue for rallies and public outdoor meetings, in part because of the large open space it provides in central London, and also for historical reasons that I will go into later. WHERE IS IT? Trafalgar Square at the East end of Pall Mall, at the West end of the Strand, at the South end of Charing Cross Road, and at the North end of Whitehall. It's a very central location in the city, surrounded by other ...