Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London and has historical value.

Trafalgar used to be a courtyard of rows of houses that were converted from stables. the typical design would be rooms above, built round a yard or alley.  This used to serve the Whitehall palace. It used to be called Charing but later was changed to Charing Cross which is still seen today as an underground tube is named after this. During the 1800s, it has had undergone many changes and by 1830 it was officially named Trafalgar Square.

Furthermore an architect, Sir Charles Barry designed Trafalgar Square to link with the National Gallery  between 1840 to 1845.  The National Gallery was linked by staircases which included statues and two fountains. by 1867 everything was built including the bronze lions which is placed at the base of Nelson's columns.

The site of Trafalgar square had become a place where demonstration and rallies were held on political,religious or general issues. It is also a great public space which allows multicultural events to take place.

 Significant Moments in Trafalgar Square 

• May 2007, there was a campaign by London locals to promote 'green space', so the square was grassed over with 2,000 square metres for two days
• July 200,7 a parade was held to celebrate the 60th independence anniversary of Pakistan from Britain. 
• Eid Festival on July 2016.
• The fountains being died red in protest against cuts made to domestic violence services, by the feminist group Sisters Uncut in November 2015. Read the article here.