Nelson at Night
Introduction
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Nelson at Night
Image: © Martin Addison Taken: 30 Dec 2013
Located outside 2 Triton Square is this stone sculpture on legs (for want of a better description). The body, made of concrete, holds a marble frieze carved by Edward Hodges Baily (1788 ‐ 1867) circa 1826. It was originally intended for Marble Arch but was never installed and hadn't been displayed since its creation. When Regent's Place was redeveloped it was installed as a piece of British Land's public art. The scene depicts the surrender of the Spanish Admiral Don Francisco Xavier Winthuysen, defeated at the Battle of St Vincent in February 1797. He can be seen handing his sword to Nelson whilst supported by two sailors. Other sailors and British officers stand to either side as witnesses to the surrender.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.525037
Longitude
-0.139889