Look Around London - Nelson’s Column - video Dailymotion

We look around a landmark celebrating one of Britain’s most famous naval heroes.

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00:00Nelson's Column, a towering monument located in the centre of Trafalgar Square, was erected

00:06in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

00:14Standing 52 metres tall, the Column is crowned by a statue of Nelson himself watching over

00:18the square.

00:20At the base of the Column you'll find four majestic bronze lions sculpted by Sir Edwin

00:24Lancia which have become an iconic symbol of British naval power and history.

00:29Trafalgar Square, surrounding the Column, is one of the most popular gathering spots

00:33in all of London, welcoming both locals and tourists alike.

00:38After taking in the historical grandeur, head to the nearby Tube Station to continue your

00:42London journey.

00:44The nearest Tube Station is Charing Cross, served by the Bakerloo and Northern Lines.

00:54For more information visit www.fema.gov.uk