Nelson's Column Trafalgar Square London

Nelson's Column is a victory monument completed between 1840 and 1843 in Trafalgar Square, London (AZ map). The 98 feet granite column rests on a granite base with an overall height of the monument of 170 feet. The statue of Nelson atop the column measures 18.1 feet and was sculpted from Craigleith sandstone.

The four bronze panels on the base were cast from captured French guns.

The statue honours Admiral Horatio Nelson who died in the Battle of Trafalgar aboard HMS Victory in 1805. Admiral Lord Nelson led the British Royal Navy in the defeat of the French and Spanish navies.

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EXPLOSION The Museum of Navy Firepower Gosport UK

The museum located in Gosport takes visitors on a tour of naval weaponry housed within buildings dating to the 18th century.

I visited as part of a mulsti-attraction ticket to the Historic Dockyards in Portsmouth. The included waterbus service from the Dockyards adds to the experience, which affords pleasant views of Portsmouth Harbour.

Inside you will see a variety of weapons along with storyboards and audiovisual presentations. There are also interactive exhibits.

A variety of naval guns are outside the complex.





There is a cafe and outdoor tables for picnics. And places to view the harbour.

Learn more about the museum at their website  http://www.explosion.org.uk/