I recall that the first time I saw Trafalgar Square, I was kind of disappointed. But it was the days before the north end was pedestrianised.
Every so often now I stop there on my way to work and there's always something interesting to watch.

The latest attraction is a temporary maze that advertises the West End as a tourist/shopping/dining ( Read more... )

I walked to Victoria via Trafalgar Square this evening to have a look at the new piece of art on the fourth plinth, which was unveiled earlier today.

It is quite striking, I think.


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It wasn't too hard to get up this morning for work as the sun was shining and sky was a deep blue. It was cold though.

I walked from Victoria to the office, via Trafalgar Square.


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This is the statue presently on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square


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(Before you say it, no, this post is not about me! LOL!)

The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square built in 1841 remained empty until 1999 when the Fourth Plinth project was born. Since then, modern works of art have been displayed for short periods; since July it has been hosting Antony Gormley's One & Other.

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Come Friday morning and I always have a spring in my step.

This morning on the way to work I sat for 5 minutes in Trafalgar Sq. enjoying the sun on my face (although my buns felt rather cold on the stone bench!)

I was thinking how I often rush around town, not really observing the way too familiar surroundings. There's so much to see if you lift ( Read more... )

It turned chilly again today after two days of mild weather. So it's appropriate to post some icy pictures taken last Friday morning in Trafalgar Square.


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Tonight I stopped in Trafalgar Square to take a few pictures of the Christmas tree (donated as every year since 1947 by the city of Oslo). It felt quite Christmas-y with a group singing carols by the tree.


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