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Trafalgar SquareA large open square surrounded by wonderful buildings including the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and the building used as the fictional home of "Universal Exports" -- James Bond's cover company in all the 007 films. On a lazy Sunday morning great clouds of pigeons gather to pick up scraps from passersby. Admiral Nelson surveys London from his perch 145 feet above the city. This monument was erected in 1843 to honor his victories abroad. At the base of the monument are four sculptures depicting his battles in Egypt, Denmark, Cape Saint Vincent, and Trafalgar, where he died in 1805. After the battle he was placed in a barrel of alcohol and shipped back to England for burial. That's where we get the expression "pickled" referring to a drunk person. It's also the root of the more obscure phrase "Tapping the Admiral," describing the process of getting drunk. Nevertheless, the four images were cast from cannons be brought back to England after his triumphs in far-off lands. Trafalgar Square is also where the national Christmas tree is put up each year. It is an annual gift from Norway to thank England for taking in their royal family during the second World War. Quick Facts
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Mal Walker - Sunday, March 13th, 2005 @ 2:48am |
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A wonderful monument, a beautiful square, the most outstanding memorial to any Englishman. Read some good non-fiction books about Nelson and then visit.
