London - Trafalgar Square 
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Trafalgar Square, the name of which commemorates Nelson's victory over a French and Spanish fleet at Trafalgar in 1805, was laid out between 1829 and 1851 by Sir Charles Barry. It is one of the city's most popular meeting places for tourists from all over the world.
Under the balustrade on the north side of the square, in front of the National Gallery, the Imperial standards of length (one inch, one foot, two feet, one yard, one chain and 100 feet) are let into the stone.
Under the balustrade on the north side of the square, in front of the National Gallery, the Imperial standards of length (one inch, one foot, two feet, one yard, one chain and 100 feet) are let into the stone.
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The buildings surrounding Trafalgar Square include Canada House on the west side and South Africa House on the east side, as well as the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields. From the southwest corner the street leads to the imposing Admiralty Arch and The Mall.
Transit: Underground: Charing Cross
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Massive Lion sculpture located in Trafalgar square, London.
Pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London.
The glittering lights of Trafalgar Square fountain at night in London.
Trafalgar square at night in London.
Fountain at night in Trafalgar Square, London.
