TQ3080 : London - Lord Horatio Nelson

taken 2 months ago, near to City of Westminster, England

London - Lord Horatio Nelson
London - Lord Horatio Nelson
This statue of the famed admiral stands atop the granite Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. The monument, designed by William Railton, was built 1840-43. The sandstone figure is 18 feet (5.5 m) high and sculpted by Edward Hodges Baily, The whole monument is 169 feet (51.59 m) in height and commemorates Britain's victory in the Napoleonic War.

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TQ3080, 7018 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Colin Smith   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 25 March, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 3 May, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3001 8042 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.4658N 0:7.6833W
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OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3001 8036
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