2018 Landmarks of Britain: Trafalgar Square 1 oz Silver BU Coin. Overlooked by Nelson’s Column and guarded by the four bronze lions at its base, Trafalgar Square is one of London’s most vibrant public spaces. Renowned for its fountains, architect John Nash designed Trafalgar Square as a cultural space, with the National Gallery housed on the north side. Edwin Landseer’s lions were added later in 1867. Since it was officially named in the 1830s it has remained a living square at the heart of the capital. A firm favourite with tourists, thousands of people visit Trafalgar Square every year. Come 31 December, it’s always packed with revellers welcoming in the New Year, and during times of national celebration, it fills with cheering, flag-waving crowds. Frivolity masks a more serious side – the largest square in the city is a centre of national democracy and the scene of peaceful protest. Landmarks of Britain 2018 Trafalgar Square 1 oz Silver Coin. Glyn Davies & Laura Clancy.
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