Nelson's Column brick model - COBI 20097 - 85 bricks

Model Spec.

• 85 bricks
• Battle of Trafalgar 1805
• Figures: 0
• 1:35 scale
• Model dimensions: height: 27cm
• Printed plaque on a sturdy base
• Bodywork with pad printing
• Easy-to-follow instruction manual
• Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks

History.

Nelson’s Column, located in London’s Trafalgar Square, commemorates Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who died heroically at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This pivotal naval victory secured British dominance at sea during the Napoleonic Wars, though Nelson was fatally shot during the battle. The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843, funded by public subscription, and stands over 169 feet (52 metres) tall, with a statue of Nelson atop a Corinthian column made of granite. Four bronze lions, added in 1867 and designed by Sir Edwin Landseer, guard the base. The column symbolises British naval power and national pride, serving as a lasting tribute to Nelson’s leadership and sacrifice. Today, it remains a central lanBattle of dmark in the heart of London.

 

 

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