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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...
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).
- Lily Johnson
Nov 15, 2021 · Nelson’s Column, though arguably the most famous, isn’t the only monument to have been erected in his name. There was one built on Glasgow Green in 1806, just a year after his death – much more timely than the one in London.
Nov 30, 2018 · Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe. 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.
Fluted column in granite (Stylobate) surmounted by stone statue of Admiral Nelson dressed in his Admiral's uniform. Four bronze reliefs depicting Nelson's victories and his death at the Battle of Trafalgar are placed around the base.
