Nelsons Column (1840-1843). The pedestal depicting the Batt
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Nelsons Column (1840-1843). The pedestal depicting the Batt
Nelsons Column (1840-1843). The pedestal decorated with the bronze relief panel, cast from captured French guns, depicting the Battle of Cape St. Vincent by Musgrave Watson (1804-1847) and William F. Woodington (1806-1893). Trafalgar Square. London. United Kingdom. Date: 20080327
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1804 1806 1840 1843 1847 1893 20080327 Bronze Cape Captured Cast Depicting Guns Musgrave Nelsons Panel Pedestal Trafalgar Vincent Watson Woodington
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Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, London, stands as a testament to the British naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson. The column, completed between 1840 and 1843, features a pedestal decorated with a bronze relief panel, cast from captured French guns. The intricately detailed panel, created by Musgrave Watson and William F. Woodington, depicts the Battle of Cape St. Vincent in 1797, another significant naval engagement won by the British against the French and Spanish forces. The panel's creation symbolizes the triumph of the British navy over its European rivals during the Napoleonic Wars. The pedestal's decoration not only adds historical significance to the monument but also serves as a visual representation of the military prowess and dominance of the British navy during this period. The image captures the grandeur and historical importance of Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, London, a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.
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