Trafalgar Square

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Trafalgar Square is traditionally a tourist site of London. Despite this, Trafalgar Square is host to many events such as the Chinese New Year, Diwali, the Liberty Festival, and Eid. Christmas in Trafalgar Square is definitely a sight to be seen, as well.

The road to becoming one of the most famous squares in the UK and the world was not a short one. The square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar from 1805. This was a renowned victory for the British Naval Forces in the Napoleonic Wars. The name of the square was originally “King William the Fourth’s Square,” but George Ledwell Taylor thought that was a little lengthy and proposed “Trafalgar Square” as an alternative. The present architecture and set up of the Square was completed in 1845. Since then, many changes and improvements have been made to the fountains and the set up, including new pump systems, new statues, and traveling art presentations.

The National Gallery, the Jellicoe Fountains, and the famous lions surrounding Nelson’s Column can all be found in the square itself. Surrounding the square are a number of restaurants and contemporary art. The front of the National Gallery is the location for two notable statues, one of James II and one of George Washington.

Now, the square is a meeting place for tourists and Londoners all the same. Because of its set up, many celebrations and peaceful political gatherings are held here with plenty of space for all involved. New Year’s Eve celebrations, Victory in Europe Day, Christmas, and the Chinese New Year are all very popular at Trafalgar.

Overall, the square and its surrounding areas are a real mark of London. Just like Big Ben, the London Eye, and double-decker buses, it is a symbol of the city. People all over the world know the square and associate it with London. Trafalgar Square will continue to be a symbol of London, its people and its history.