Nelson’s Column represents the geographical centre of London and is one of the most famous monuments in the city. It is situated in the centre of Trafalgar Square and was erected after the Battle of Trafalgar as a tribute to Lord Nelson, one of Britain’s best-loved heroes. Built in the 1840s and towering some 165 feet tall, the column took three years to erect and is guarded by four large bronze lions at its base.
