2012
TQ3080 : Nelson's Column
taken 14 years ago, near to City of Westminster, England
This is 1 of 26 images, with title Nelson's Column in this square
Nelson's Column
The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000. It is a column of the Corinthian order built from Dartmoor granite. The Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson is by E. H. Baily and the four bronze lions on the base, added in 1867, were designed by Sir Edwin Landseer.
It was refurbished in 2006 at a cost of £420,000, at which time it was surveyed and found to be 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) shorter than previously supposed. The whole monument is 51.6 m (169 ft 3 in) tall from the bottom of the pedestal to the top of Nelson's hat. Link
It was refurbished in 2006 at a cost of £420,000, at which time it was surveyed and found to be 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) shorter than previously supposed. The whole monument is 51.6 m (169 ft 3 in) tall from the bottom of the pedestal to the top of Nelson's hat. Link
Trafalgar Square
One of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. Statues and sculptures are on display in the square, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art.
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- Grid Square
- TQ3080, 7366 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Paul Gillett (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 27 August, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 27 August, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 30042 80383 [1m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.4454N 0:7.6565W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 30035 80360
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
