Trafalgar
Square
In 1812, the architect John Nash wanted a new
street fron Charing Cross to Portland Place, and he wanted it to be a cultural
space open tot the public. In 1830 the site was officially named Trafalgar
Square. In 1838, Sir Charles Barry presented a plan to
develop Trafalgar Square. This included the Nelson memorial statue and two
fountains. The statue is on honour of Admiral Nelson, after his victory in the
Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. There are four bronze panels at the base of the
column, which depict some of Nelson’s battles. The lions are said to protect
Nelson’s Column.
The square is linked to the National Gallery.
The square is a centre of national democracy and protest. Demonstrations and
rallies are frequently held at weekends on different issues. For example about
political, religious and general issues. The Mayor supports this democratic
tradition and gives acces tot he square. Two Greenpeace activists once climbed
Nelson’s column to fit a gas mask tot he statue as part of a protest over air
pollution.
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