Goodbye, giant Thumb’s Up, hello Lamassu. The fourth plinth is one of the best public art projects in London. Every few years, a new artwork is put on display on the empty fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square (empty for a statue that was never made). It’s prime place directly in front of the National Gallery is a […]
Great London Places – Trafalgar Square
One of the most well-known spots in London, Trafalgar Square is a gathering place, demonstration locale, and a connecting point for several notable landmarks. With Nelson’s Column at its centre, the square is ringed by such important buildings as St. Matin-in-the-Fields church, Canada House, the South African High Commission, and the National Gallery. Trafalgar Square […]
Great London Buildings: St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square
Forming one of the corners of Trafalgar Square and existing as a landmark on par with Nelson’s Column and the National Gallery. Prior to the 13th Century, there is no reference to a church existing on the site in the City of Westminster. The year 1222 marks the first recorded mention of the church when […]
Fourth Plinth: Trafalgar Square Gets a New Statue – This Time a Horse
It’s time for a new statue on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. As many of you may know, they change the statue every few years, giving artists a chance to do something unique with the place. The last statue was a giant blue cockerel. The chicken has given away to a giant horse skeleton […]
The Official Center of London May Have to Be Moved 900 Yards From Its Current Location at Trafalgar Square Charles I Statue
It’s a rather strange question to ask – but did you know that there is an ‘official’ center of London? What makes this distinction so important? Well, all distances in Britain from London are measured from this point – so it’s important to get right. Well, new research from the Estate Agency Knight Frank, has […]
Photo: Nelson’s Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, April 1844
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 […]
Giant Blue Chicken Unveiled on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth
The empty Fourth Plinth has been home to some rather interested art installations in recent years. The latest just unveiled today is no exception. It’s a giant blue cockerel (that’s Rooster in American-speak). It certainly is… interesting. It will be in place and photobombing your tourist photos for the next 18 months. I much preferred […]
Amazing Interactive Panorama of Trafalgar Square
London based photographer Will Pearson has released a stunning new interactive panorama of Trafalgar Square lit up in all it’s glory. Trafalgar Square is my favorite place in London and I never tired of new pictures of it! Check out the full sized version here.
Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of our favorite places in London and is a must stop for any first time visitor to London. It’s often considered the center of London and it’s actually where distances are measured from. It’s doesn’t get more London than Trafalgar Square. Here are 10 fun facts and figures about Trafalgar Square. […]
Celebrate St. George’s Day in Trafalgar Square
On Saturday 21 April, from 12noon–6pm, Trafalgar Square will be transformed into a beautiful English garden in this free outdoor family festival celebrating St George’s Day. The Mayor of London has teamed up with an award-winning horticulturalist to create a central London oasis that will see the square a-bloom for one day only. Visitors will […]
Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth Gets a New Statue
Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth is famous as the place where artists get to create a temporary sculpture to live in the square amongst Britain’s Kings and Admirals. The latest tenant on the fourth plinth is a broze statue of a boy on a rocking horse. I personally was rather fond of the HMS Victory which […]
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