Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Central London, England

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Brief description of site

Trafalgar Square features Nelson's Column (1843), fountains (1845) and bronze lions designed by Edwin Landseer in 1867, as well as many other sculptures and listed buildings.

Brief history of site

The square, named Trafalgar Square in 1830, occupies the area of the former Great Mews of the Crown Stables. The site forms part of John Nash's grand scheme of Metropolitan Improvements which transformed the capital, providing the essential link between his processional route of Regent Street and the Strand.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ300804
Latitude:	51.50759	Longitude:	-0.1282067

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