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Catalogue description Nelson's Column
| Reference: | Subsubseries within WORK 20 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Nelson's Column |
| Description: |
Files relating to the construction and maintenance of Nelson's Column. |
| Date: | 1839-1969 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Nelson Monument, popularly known as Nelson's Column, was begun in 1839 and completed in 1867. The column was designed by William Railton and the statue of Horatio Nelson was made by E H Baily. The monument was funded by private subscription, but the Office of Works acquired responsibility for it under the Trafalgar Square Act 1844. |
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