The Ladybird Book of London [antikvár]

Trafalgar SquareLet us start our tour of London at Trafalgar Square, for there we are in the middle of everything. The Square was laid out in memory of Lord Nelson's great naval victory of 1805, and his statue stands on top of the one hundred and eighty-five foot column. You will like the four bronze lions designed by the Victorian artist Landseer.When you have gazed up at Lord Nelson, and have seen the lions and the fountains, stand looking the same way as Lord Nelson. In front of you is Whitehall, which leads to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the River Thames. Half-right of you is Admiralty Arch, the entrance to the wide ceremonial drive to Buckingham Palace called The Mall.To your right lies the West End, with its famous shops and hotels. On your left is the Strand, which leads to the City of London. That long building behind you is the National Gallery, where you can see many of the nation's most treasured pictures.The pigeons, which walk about in the tamest manner, will be very grateful for any crumbs. They seem to consider themselves to be one of the sights of London. You can buy special pigeon food from vendors on the Square, and if you are very lucky or clever, the pigeons will perch on your hand to feed, or on your shoulder, or even on your head.4Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square