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Nelson's Column was constructed between 1840 and 1843. The lions were added in 1867.
Lions are at the base of Nelson's Column. They are 20 feet long and 22 feet high and were added in 1867. Designed by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, each is placed at an outside diagonal to serve as guardians. They also add visual interest and weight at the base of the column.
London Lions ended in 1974.
London Lions was created in 1973.
London Lions F.C. was created in 1995.
London Lions - speedway - was created in 1996.
London Lions - speedway - ended in 1996.
North London Lions was created in 1990.
The two bronze lions.
Lions
One of the most famous monuments in Britain is the monument to Lord Nelson, in Trafalgar Square, London. It is known as Nelson's Column, and features a figure of Nelson, and lions at the foot of the column.
It represents neptunes column