The Fountain Trafalgar Square London England

by Wayne Moran

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The Fountain Trafalgar Square London England

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Wayne Moran

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Photograph - Fine Art Photography

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The Fountain Trafalgar Square London England

Trafalgar Square City of Westminster, Central London, laid out in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. At its center is a high column bearing a statue of Admiral Nelson commemorating the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar; the British navy established dominance at sea in the Napoleonic Wars over the fleets of France and Spain.

The site around Trafalgar Square had been a significant landmark since the 1200s. For centuries, distances measured from Charing Cross have served as location markers. The site of the present square formerly contained the elaborately designed, enclosed courtyard, King's Mews. After George IV moved the mews to Buckingham Palace, the area was redeveloped by John Nash, but progress was slow after his death, and the square did not open until 1844. The 169-foot (52 m) Nelson's Column at its center is guarded by four lion statues. A number of commemorative statues and sculptures occupy the square, but the Fourth Plinth, left empty since 1840, has been host to contemporary art since 1999. Prominent buildings facing the square include the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.

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November 9th, 2022

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