Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

Public space and tourist attraction in central London

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster in Central London. It was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

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Over 500 arrested at London rally

Over 500 arrested at London rally More than 500 people were arrested in London during a protest against the ban on the activist group Palestine Action.