Admiral Nelson's 170-foot tall column, which celebrates Nelson's sea victory over the French at the battle of Trafalgar, is the centerpiece of the square.
Admiral Lord Nelson tops the column that shares his name in London's central Trafalgar Square. Lord Nelson led his ships in the fight with Napoleon's French fleet off the coast of Spain at Trafalgar in 1805. The British fleet won the battle, but Nelson was killed. Many believe that this victory over the French prevented Napoleon from invading Britain and contributed to his loss at Waterloo.
Admiral Lord Nelson tops the column that shares his name in London's central Trafalgar Square. Lord Nelson led his ships in the fight with Napoleon's French fleet off the coast of Spain at Trafalgar in 1805. The British fleet won the battle, but Nelson was killed. Many believe that this victory over the French prevented Napoleon from invading Britain and contributed to his loss at Waterloo.