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Trafalgar Square (/ˌtrəˈfælɡər/ trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar, Spain.
The site of Trafalgar Square had been a significant landmark since the 13th century and originally contained the King's Mews. After George IV moved the mews to Buckingham Palace, the area was redeveloped by John Nash but progress was slow after his death and the square did not open until 1844. Nelson's Column at its centre is guarded by four lion statues. A number of commemorative statues and sculptures occupy the square but the Fourth Plinth, left empty since 1840, has been host to contemporary art since 1999.
The square has been used for community gatherings and political demonstrations including Bloody Sunday, the first Aldermaston March, anti-war protests and campaigns against climate change. A Christmas tree has been donated to the square by Norway since 1947 and is erected for twelve days before and after Christmas Day. The square is a centre of annual celebrations on New Year's Eve. It was well known for its feral pigeons until their removal in the early-21st century.
http://joolzguides.com In this London guide Joolz Guides tells you some interesting facts about Trafalgar Square that you might not have known. Joolz visits London's Smallest Police Station, jumps into a chalk pavement picture like in Mary Poppins and tells how Walt Disney got his idea for the character of Burt, and talks about where we got the bass reliefs for Nelson's Column. Also learn about who designed the lions in Trafalgar Square. If you like this London guide about Trafalgar Square check out and subscribe to Joolz Guides - a London Guide for Londoners! http://joolzguides.com Locate on map: https://goo.gl/maps/z8asx https://www.youtube.com/user/Joolzybaby https://www.facebook.com/joolzguides/ https://twitter.com/JoolzGuides http://takemetopitcairn.com/ http://joolz.tv
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Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England, United Kingdom built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. It is in the borough of the City of Westminster. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art. The square is also used for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars over France. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square". In the 1820s, ...
A video showing Trafalgar Square, in London. From http://www.londondrum.com/cityguide/trafalgar-square.php The video is provided by http://www.londondrum.com, a tourist guide to London with information about all the best places to visit, a calendar of upcoming events, and a London chat forum.
Trafalgar Square was evacuated by armed police today after they were called to reports of a 'suspicious item'. The tourist landmark in Central London was cordoned off this afternoon while the nearby Charing Cross Tube station was also closed. One photograph appeared to show a man being led away by police. Officers said the incident was not being treated as terrorist related and there were no injuries. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4584930/London-s-Trafalgar-Square-evacuated-armed-police.html#ixzz4jQRhZbrU Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Help Support Independent Media: https://www.paypal.me/dahboo7 www.undergroundworldnews.com https://www.minds.com/DAHBOO7 My Other Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/Dahboo777 https://twitter.com/...
This video was produced to give viewers an all around quick 15 minute walk from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown. While on vacation I stayed near Trafalgar Square because I believe it to be a convenient central location to most of the tourist sights of London. Within walking distance, you can visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Leicester Square and Chinatown among other places! All video footage was recorded with the Sony a6000.
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It's 1805. Napoleon is on the verge of invading Britain with his unbeatable army. Only Nelson and the British navy stand in the way of a forced improvement in cuisine, the whole of August off every year and massive investment in public transport. This is the story of the man who saved Britain as we know it and the public monument that was built in his honour.
Eid Festival in London's Trafalgar Square. Ramadan ended last week so this week there is the annual Eid festival here in London. Equipment Used to produce this film: - Apple iPhone 5s http://youtu.be/glSVhSzlw7Y
London is an exciting and vibrant city, steeped in history with plenty to see, do and explore. What better way to see London than on a bus tour, which covers most of the major landmarks and is a perfect way to start exploring the capital. Hop onboard an open-top London double-decker bus, sit back relax and see all the main sites of the capital. This tour also includes an optional river boat cruise down the Thames. My film features the city sightseeing tour run by “The Original Tour London Sightseeing” company, who offer 24 hour passes. Major departure points for the tours are Trafalgar Square, Piccadily Circus, Victoria and Russell Square. The tour provides audio commentary in a number of languages. The buses run daily every 15-20 minutes 8:30am to 5pm in winter, with more frequent depar...
Higgypop's return to YouTube... Welcome to Trafalgar Square, one of London's biggest and busiest open spaces in the city of London. The square was built in 1987 by Lord Whimpy to enhance the view from his near-by burger restaurant, now a Pret A Manger. Trafalgar Square gets its name from the medieval battle which took place in Hastings in 1066. An unknown soldier still looks over the square from the top of Nelson's column. Some fifteen feet below him sit four large lions. In medieval days mechanical weaponry was rare and expensive, so highly trained fighting lions were the King's weapon of choice. They are still remembered here today, moulded for eternity in copper. Over four litres of water is pumped through Trafalgar Square's iconic fountains everyday. The two fountains represen...
Starting From London Charing Cross,A Little Walk To Trafalgar Square ,Then Down To Whitehall....Hope This Video Helps With Your Directions... (c) 2016 An Unexplained Produktion (c) 2016 ABC London Tour Guides
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This is Day 1 of our 2017 trip to England. It includes our travel to the airport, a hotel room tour, our walk to Trafalgar Square, the Household Cavalry gift shop and the National Portrait Gallery and gift shop. Music Credit: “Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Other Places To Find Us: Address: PO Box 4773 Winchester, KY 40392 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tamisclock?ty=h Tami’s Snapchat: tamisclock Tami’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamisclock Tami’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tamisclock/ Tami’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamisclock/ Tami’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamidunnyoutube Tami’s Google+: https://plus.google.com/+TamiDunn/posts Kevin’s L...
This video was produced to give viewers an all around quick 15 minute walk from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown. While on vacation I stayed near Trafalgar Square because I believe it to be a convenient central location to most of the tourist sights of London. Within walking distance, you can visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Leicester Square and Chinatown among other places! All video footage was recorded with the Sony a6000.
Travel and let us be your guide to discover our tips for the top things to do on your trip to an epic destination; a country with deep cultural heritage. We are youtubers who tour abroad, this time exploring England. We travel throughout London, Bath, and the English countryside with an unforgettable experience at Stonehenge during the summer solstice. Things To Do in one week in England United Kingdom Life Doesn't Suck brings you our complete trip to Great Britain's England over the course of one week. In it you'll experience the most fun activities England has to offer. In this episode we visit London and take a ride on a double decker bus, jump over to the tube to stop at Abby road where the Beatles photographed their iconic album cover. We swing by Buckingham palace to see the ...
http://www.expedia.com/St-James-Park-London.d507736.Vacation-Attraction Are you ready for some charm and tranquility during your whirlwind London tour? Then step into St. James Park and leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind you. This delightful public area was once the royal family’s private hunting ground, and it is now 58 acres of winding paths, ponds, and forest area. A St. James Park tour must include a stroll down the Mall, which connects the park to Buckingham Palace and the Admiralty Arch. The Arch, which is actually three arches contained in one imposing structure, was completed in 1912 in memory of Queen Victoria. From that point, you can walk directly to Trafalgar Square, which is also full of historic monuments and structures. You’re bound to get hungry or thirst...
Time is racing right along
Like clouds that pass above
We never stop to touch the sky
Life can blow us like the wind
We’re smiling on a swing
Then crying on the ground below
Every time that we fight
I bite on my tongue
Every time that we scream and shout
I’m the clown who’s wrong
But when this is all over I’ll meet you in Trafalgar
Square
Love is something we expect
To live inside our heads
As well is in our tender hearts
Hope will never ever drift
We’ll learn to own the gift
With pictures of our children’s lives
Every time that you sleep
I’ll be by your side
Every time that we wave good bye
I’m the guy who’s gone from your life but not for long
Stop the world and lets get off lets try to understand
We have to live with ourselves
Every time that you cry
I’ll try to be there
Every time that we laugh out loud
I come round to our love once again
And when this is all over I’ll meet you in Trafalgar