The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square illuminated at night, with one of the lions at the base of Nelson's Column silhouetted in the foreground

Date:
1 Dec 1948 - 6 Jan 1949
Location:
Trafalgar Square, City Of Westminster, Greater London Authority
Reference:
SAM01/03/0002
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been donated by the people of Oslo, Norway to the people of Britain each year since 1947. It is usually on display from the beginning of December until 6th January.

Content

This is part of the Series: SAM01/03 Quarter Plate Glass and Film Negatives; within the Collection: SAM01 Julian Joseph Samuels Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: J J Samuels Limited

Keywords

Victorian Statue, Custom And Tradition, Night Scene