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Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London
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Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London
Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Designed by William Railton (1800-1877), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Corinthian order and Dartmor granite. It is crowned by the Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson, by Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867). Trafalgar Square. London. United Kingdom. Date: 20080327
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Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a grand commemorative monument built between 1840 and 1843, designed by William Railton and constructed primarily of Dartmor granite. The column stands as a tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval hero who gained fame for his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The monument's Corinthian order design, a classical architectural style, adds to its grandeur and historical significance. Atop the column stands a bronze statue of Nelson, sculpted by Edward Hodges Baily. The statue depicts Nelson in his naval uniform, with one hand resting on the telescope he famously used during the Battle of Trafalgar. The Craigleith sandstone used for the statue's crown adds a contrasting texture to the granite column. Nelsons Column is a symbol of British pride and history, attracting millions of visitors each year to Trafalgar Square in central London, United Kingdom.
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