A walk through London's history

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster

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  • To start this walk, take off at Charing Cross and come out of the exit right at Trafalgar Square. ☺️

    Step 1: To start this walk, take off at Charing Cross and come out of the exit right at Trafalgar Square. ☺️

  • London's largest square commemorates the battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory over the French that took place on 21st of Oct, 1805.

    Step 2: London's largest square commemorates the battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory over the French that took place on 21st of Oct, 1805.

  • The battle was led by Lord Horatio Nelson, who died in the battle of Trafalgar, by being hit by a marksman from the French ship Redoutable.

    Step 3: The battle was led by Lord Horatio Nelson, who died in the battle of Trafalgar, by being hit by a marksman from the French ship Redoutable.

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