Nelson's Column may be a familiar London landmark, but have you ever taken a close look at the bronze reliefs? Nelson led a force of around 18,000 sailors against France and Spain in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and one shows a Black sailor guarding the wounded Vice-Admiral. Evidence from muster rolls, which detail every man on the ships during the battle, shows that 18 were born in Africa and another 123 in the West Indies. The relief was added in 1849, over 40 years after the battle, and i

Love watching London pass us by! Here’s Trafalgar Square from a different perspective😍 Trafalgar Square is a public space in Central London surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings. It also has impressive views of The Elizabeth Tower🙌 #LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon | Visit London

13 The Story of Trafalgar Square - Black Taxi Tour London Trafalgar Square is famous for being a major public space in London, known for its iconic landmarks, historical significance, and vibrant cultural events. It’s home to Nelson’s Column, the National Gallery, and the Fourth Plinth, and it serves as a focal point for celebrations, protests, and various gatherings. | Travel with Bonnie

📍 Trafalgar Square 🎇 Most probably you know that Trafalgar Square was named in commemoration of the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The square’s centerpiece is Nelson’s Column, erected to honor Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died in the battle. But do you know about the four plinth which accommodate statues on them? The four plinths surrounding Nelson’s Column were originally intended to hold statues of King George IV, William IV, and two generals. However, due to lack of fund

#OnThisDay 1977: Blue Peter’s resident stunt man, John Noakes, scaled the death-defying heights of Nelson’s Column to clean out some pigeon poo. For more Blue Peter clips, check out our collection here – https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter/zvfrhbk | BBC Archive

“I’d rather not look over the edge actually!” #OnThisDay 1977: Blue Peter daredevil John Noakes scaled the dizzying heights of Nelson’s Column to clean out some pigeon poo. Watch the full video on our YouTube Page. Link in the comments. | BBC Archive