Trafalgar Square
Subtitle: A Visual History of London's Landmark Through Time
Publisher: Batsford
Published: June 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780713489675
Subjects: Local history; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides; Great Britain - History; History; History - General History; History: World; Travel; London, Greater London; Europe - Great Britain - General; History / Great Britain; LITERATURE - LIT CLASSICS TRD PB
Description: With its famous column, lions, and fountain, Trafalgar Square attracts droves of tourists and natives alike. But this iconic image of London did not acquire its name until 1830—almost 25 years after Admiral Nelson’s death. From its origins as a popular meeting place that linked the City of London to the City of Westminster, to the impressive public space that houses the National Gallery, this richly illustrated and revealing history traces the evolution of the Square. Follow the rise of the buildings that surround Trafalgar, the statues that decorate it, and the architects and designers who built it. s.