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Trafalgar Square Collection (#6)

Discover the heart of London at Trafalgar Square, a historic landmark in the UK's bustling capital

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: St. Martins in the Field from Trafalgar Square, 1888 (oil on canvas)

St. Martins in the Field from Trafalgar Square, 1888 (oil on canvas)
657114 St. Martins in the Field from Trafalgar Square, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Jamieson, Alexander (1873-1937); 68.5x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Trafalgar Square with the National Gallery and St Martins Church (coloured engraving)

Trafalgar Square with the National Gallery and St Martins Church (coloured engraving)
558740 Trafalgar Square with the National Gallery and St Martins Church (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Birds Eye View of London from Westminster Abbey, engraved by A

Birds Eye View of London from Westminster Abbey, engraved by A
STC70174 Birds Eye View of London from Westminster Abbey, engraved by A. Appert (engraving) (see also 46631) by Chapuy, Nicolas Marie Joseph (1790-1858) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Nelson Column, Trafalgar Square, William Railton, Architect (engraving)

The Nelson Column, Trafalgar Square, William Railton, Architect (engraving)
5199202 The Nelson Column, Trafalgar Square, William Railton, Architect (engraving) by Hawkins, George (1819-52); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nelson Column, Trafalgar Square, William Railton)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Erection, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London (engraving)

Erection, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London (engraving)
5198576 Erection, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erection, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Ellen Wilkinson, British Labour MP addressing a Trafalgar Square peace demonstration (b / w photo)

Ellen Wilkinson, British Labour MP addressing a Trafalgar Square peace demonstration (b / w photo)
6015471 Ellen Wilkinson, British Labour MP addressing a Trafalgar Square peace demonstration (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London, on the anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelsons victory at

Celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London, on the anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar
6015117 Celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London, on the anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (litho)

The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (litho)
1601178 The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Trafalgar Day in London, 21 October, the Decorations of the Nelson Column (b / w photo)

Trafalgar Day in London, 21 October, the Decorations of the Nelson Column (b / w photo)
1601156 Trafalgar Day in London, 21 October, the Decorations of the Nelson Column (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trafalgar Day in London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Sir Edwin Landseer Modelling the Lions for Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

Sir Edwin Landseer Modelling the Lions for Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1620987 Sir Edwin Landseer Modelling the Lions for Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Sketches of Trafalgar Square (engraving)

Sketches of Trafalgar Square (engraving)
1586992 Sketches of Trafalgar Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Trafalgar Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Royal Review of Troops from Egypt, the Scene at Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

The Royal Review of Troops from Egypt, the Scene at Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1622259 The Royal Review of Troops from Egypt, the Scene at Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Review of Troops from Egypt)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt, the Troops passing through Trafalgar Square

The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt, the Troops passing through Trafalgar Square
1061227 The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt, the Troops passing through Trafalgar Square, seen from Spring Gardens (engraving) by Wyllie

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving)

The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving)
1061830 The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The New Statue of the Late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square (engraving)

The New Statue of the Late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square (engraving)
1041605 The New Statue of the Late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, the Abortive Demonstration in Trafalgar Square (litho)

The Transvaal Crisis, the Abortive Demonstration in Trafalgar Square (litho)
1043124 The Transvaal Crisis, the Abortive Demonstration in Trafalgar Square (litho) by Jones, George Kingston (fl.1890-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: 'Trafalgar Day, '21 October 1895, commemorating the Ninetieth Anniversary of our Great Naval

"Trafalgar Day, "21 October 1895, commemorating the Ninetieth Anniversary of our Great Naval Victory at
1100318 " Trafalgar Day, " 21 October 1895, commemorating the Ninetieth Anniversary of our Great Naval Victory at Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square (litho) by English School

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Christmas Holiday Sketches in London (engraving)

Christmas Holiday Sketches in London (engraving)
1106477 Christmas Holiday Sketches in London (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Holiday Sketches in London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Chantreys Statue of George IV, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

Chantreys Statue of George IV, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1101049 Chantreys Statue of George IV, Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chantreys Statue of George IV, Trafalgar-Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Young London seeks the sunshine (b / w photo)

Young London seeks the sunshine (b / w photo)
3651750 Young London seeks the sunshine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young London seeks the sunshine)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)

The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)
1050698 The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: A Tribute of Respect to 'Chinese Gordon', Li Hung Chang placing a Wreath on the Statue in

A Tribute of Respect to "Chinese Gordon", Li Hung Chang placing a Wreath on the Statue in Trafalgar Square
1050876 A Tribute of Respect to " Chinese Gordon", Li Hung Chang placing a Wreath on the Statue in Trafalgar Square (engraving) by Paget

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)

The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)
1050706 The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1095521 Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1095520 Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bude Light, Trafalgar-Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Fountains in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

The Fountains in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1095460 The Fountains in Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountains in Trafalgar-Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Socialist Propaganda, Hyndman on plinth in Trafalgar Square (b / w photo)

Socialist Propaganda, Hyndman on plinth in Trafalgar Square (b / w photo)
3632352 Socialist Propaganda, Hyndman on plinth in Trafalgar Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socialist Propaganda)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Lord Mayors Coachman (colour litho)

The Lord Mayors Coachman (colour litho)
610721 The Lord Mayors Coachman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Coachman.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Postcard with an image of Trafalgar Square (photo)

Postcard with an image of Trafalgar Square (photo)
602334 Postcard with an image of Trafalgar Square (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard with an image of Trafalgar Square, London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The rioting in the West End of London (engraving)

The rioting in the West End of London (engraving)
602331 The rioting in the West End of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rioting in the West End of London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Architectural design by Mr Arthur Adam (engraving)

Architectural design by Mr Arthur Adam (engraving)
602328 Architectural design by Mr Arthur Adam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Gallery, architectural design by Mr Arthur Adam)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)

The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)
602315 The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Review of Troops from Egypt: the scene at Trafalgar Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)

The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)
602295 The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Public Meeting in Trafalgar Square in Commemoration of 'Bloody Sunday'(engraving)

Public Meeting in Trafalgar Square in Commemoration of "Bloody Sunday"(engraving)
663523 Public Meeting in Trafalgar Square in Commemoration of " Bloody Sunday" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Nelson Day : Scene in Trafalgar Square, London (engraving)

Nelson Day : Scene in Trafalgar Square, London (engraving)
663511 Nelson Day : Scene in Trafalgar Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson Day : Scene in Trafalgar Square, London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Nelsons Column under construction, c. 1841 (salt paper print from calotype negative)

Nelsons Column under construction, c. 1841 (salt paper print from calotype negative)
STC379316 Nelsons Column under construction, c.1841 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Stereoscopic print of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 28th June 1897 (b / w photo)

Stereoscopic print of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 28th June 1897 (b / w photo)
476343 Stereoscopic print of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 28th June 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Celebrating Armistice Day in Trafalgar Square, London, 11th November 1918 (b / w photo)

Celebrating Armistice Day in Trafalgar Square, London, 11th November 1918 (b / w photo)
701039 Celebrating Armistice Day in Trafalgar Square, London, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Trafalgar Square (colour litho)

Trafalgar Square (colour litho)
6022722 Trafalgar Square (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trafalgar Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: St. Martin-in-the-Fields

St. Martin-in-the-Fields
GG11696 St. Martin-in-the-Fields by Logsdail, William (1859-1944) (after); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Statue of Dr Jenner (engraving)

Statue of Dr Jenner (engraving)
585554 Statue of Dr Jenner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Dr Edward Jenner - sculpted by WC Marshall - in Trafalgar Square, London)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Statue of Henry Irving (photo)

Statue of Henry Irving (photo)
585542 Statue of Henry Irving (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Henry Irving, actor, in Trafalgar Square)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Riot in Trafalgar Square: The sequel - a busy day for the surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital

The Riot in Trafalgar Square: The sequel - a busy day for the surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital (engraving)
583550 The Riot in Trafalgar Square: The sequel - a busy day for the surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital (engraving) by English School

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Riot in Trafalgar Square: Fight in St Martins Lane between the police

The Riot in Trafalgar Square: Fight in St Martins Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green
583545 The Riot in Trafalgar Square: Fight in St Martins Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green (engraving) by English School

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Bloody Sunday: The Life Guards holding Trafalgar Square (engraving)

Bloody Sunday: The Life Guards holding Trafalgar Square (engraving)
583538 Bloody Sunday: The Life Guards holding Trafalgar Square (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloody Sunday)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: The Parting March, 1854 (colour litho)

The Parting March, 1854 (colour litho)
NAM280914 The Parting March, 1854 (colour litho) by Butler, Augustus (fl.1854); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Foot guards departing for the Crimea; ); eNational Army Museum; English

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Study for lion in Trafalgar Square by Landseer, National Gallery, London (colour litho)

Study for lion in Trafalgar Square by Landseer, National Gallery, London (colour litho)
6030116 Study for lion in Trafalgar Square by Landseer, National Gallery, London (colour litho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrafalgar Square Collection: Experimental Exhibition of the Electric Light in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)

Experimental Exhibition of the Electric Light in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1617805 Experimental Exhibition of the Electric Light in Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Discover the heart of London at Trafalgar Square, a historic landmark in the UK's bustling capital. Home to Nelson's Column, this iconic square pays homage to Admiral Horatio Nelson and his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The majestic statue stands tall, surrounded by four magnificent lions sculpted by Edwin Landseer. Trafalgar Square is not only a symbol of British pride but also a hub for cultural events. In 2009, it played host to the prestigious London Film Festival, attracting movie enthusiasts from all over the world. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views down Whitehall, capturing the essence of England with its grand architecture. The diversity and creativity of London are on full display in Trafalgar Square. Witness Mumbai poster painters showcasing their artistry alongside traditional British landmarks. The square comes alive during Christmas when it illuminates with festive lights, creating a magical atmosphere that enchants both locals and tourists alike. As you stroll through this vibrant square, you'll pass by famous institutions like the National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields church. Immerse yourself in history as you admire vintage photographs depicting these timeless landmarks dating back to 1910. Capture unforgettable moments as rain transforms Trafalgar Square into a mesmerizing pool of reflections—a sight captured beautifully by Calkin in 1935. And don't forget to catch glimpses of red double-decker buses passing by while admiring stunning architectural marvels. Trafalgar Square truly encapsulates everything that makes London so special—history, culture, artistry—all converging within one captivating space.