Trafalgar Square

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1812: John Nash recommends the creation of a public square as part of larger improvements to the city of London.
1820's: The King's Mews is moved from this location to Buckingham Palace.
1830: The square is named Trafalgar Square.
1837: The National Gallery is completed.
1840: Sir Charles Barry is selected to design the square.
October 23, 1843: Nelson's Column is completed.
1845: Construction completed.
1867: The four lions are installed at the base of Nelson's Column.
1876: Imperial measures were carved into the north wall.
1948: Sea creature sculptures are added to the fountain.
2000: Feeding of pigeons in Trafalgar Square is outlawed.
2003: Vehiclar traffic is removed from the northern portion of the square.
2003: The Imperial measures are relocated to the wall of the cafe.
2005: "Alison Lapper Pregnant" is displayed on the northwest plinth.
2007: "Model for a Hotel 2007" is displayed on the northwest plinth.

Architect: Sir Charles Barry
The southern limit of Trafalgar Square is where the Charing Cross was originally located.
Named after the Battle of Trafalgar where Britain defeated Napoleon's navy.
Rotating exhibits are displayed on the northwest plinth
There is a statue of King George IV on the northeast plinth
There is a statue of General Sir Charles James Napier on the southwest plinth
There is a statue of Major General Sir Henry Havelock on the southeast plinth
The pigeon flock peaked at 35,000 birds in the year 2000.