Check out this glorious picture of Nelson’s Column under construction in Trafalgar Square in 1844 – a very old picture. It was taken just 5 years after the invention of photography. It was actually taken by William Henry Fox Talbot – the inventor of modern photography. We love the juxtaposition of something old framed with something new – which at the time Nelson’s Column was! It’s a testament to London’s long history that there is always something new next to something old.
Author: jonathan
Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.
Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!