Memorial

Admiral H Nelson - Nelson's Column

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Current Location

Centre of Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, City Of Westminster, Greater London, WC2N 5DX, England

TQ 30017 80419

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 11551
Description: Fluted column in granite (Stylobate) surmounted by stone statue of Admiral Nelson dressed in his Admiral's uniform. Four bronze reliefs depicting Nelson's victories and his death at the Battle of Trafalgar are placed around the base. Four bronze lions placed at each corner of the base. Bronze acanthus leaves decorate the top of the column, just below the statue.
Inscription: North facing bronze panel: NO, I WILL TAKE MY TURN WITH MY BRAVE FELLOWS.

Maker(s): MR EDWARD HODGES BAILY RA, Sculptor
MR WILLIAM FREDERICK WOODINGTON ARA, Sculptor
MR J TERNOUTH, Sculptor
MR M L WATSON, Sculptor
MR J E CAREW, Sculptor
Grissell and Peto, Mason
Costs: 47,500
Maintenance History: 1987-89: Cleaned and repaired. 2006: Memorial is undergoing restoration to carry out a more sympathetic repair to the right arm of the statue which was damaged by lightning in the 1880's. The repair at the time consisted of attaching bronze straps to the arm. Work will also be done on pigeon proofing measures and the removal of bird droppings. Work is due to be finished in July. 1986: Restoration work carried out on the memorial. 1968: Memorial was restored Dates unknown: Monument cleaned several times