City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Nelson’s Column
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Nelson’s Column
An 18 ft statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson stands atop the column. Four bronze relief sculptures, cast from captured French guns, are on the faces of the plinth. They depict Nelson’s major battles.
The Death of Nelson at Trafalgar, south face, is inscribed with his famous signal to the fleet:
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Wars, Non-US • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 30.465′ N, 0° 7.674′ W. Memorial is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Cockspur Street and Whitehall, on the left when traveling east on Cockspur Street. Located in Trafalgar Square. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England SW1A 2DR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trafalgar Square (a few steps from this marker); Major General Sir Henry Havelock (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles James Napier (within shouting distance of this marker); Imperial Standards of Length (within shouting distance of this marker); The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trafalgar Way at Canada House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boys of St. Martin’s School (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rugby Football Union (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . .
1. Nelson’s Column on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
2. The Death of Nelson at Trafalgar
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
3. The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1787
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
4. The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
5. The Battle of the Nile, 1798
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026
6. Nelson’s Column Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026
7. Nelson’s Column Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026
8. Nelson’s Column Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
