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Intended to serve as a timely reminder ahead of the Copenhagen climate talks, a Ghost Forest art installation is being erected in Trafalgar Square to highlight the effects of deforestation. Artist Angela Palmer has taken ten real rainforest tree stumps from Western Ghana, most with their buttress roots still attached. Moving the stumps to Trafalgar Square and positioning them next to Nelson's Column will provide a poignant reminder of how magnificent the trees once were - the statue, at 169 feet (over 50 metres) tall, is the approximate height these trees would have been in the wild. In December, the artwork will move to Copenhagen for the United Nations conference on climate change. You can also see Angela's related works at a free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection where 'Breathing In' - the result of a two-year project on the physical effects of climate change - is on display from 20th October to 22nd November.About Trafalgar Square
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world. More about Trafalgar Square
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £119
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A2TS | 2 minutes from Ghost Forest
Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the Capital. ...More
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 3 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 3 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1 | 13 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch. It ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ...More
Sights and Attractions near Ghost Forest
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | At Ghost Forest
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London > Attractions > Sights
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London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | At Ghost Forest
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ...More
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Ghost Forest
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ...More
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Ghost Forest
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London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Ghost Forest
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall Place. ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 12 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 12 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 15 minutes from Ghost Forest
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Leisure near Ghost Forest
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 8 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from Ghost Forest
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Nightlife near Ghost Forest
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Business > Venue Hire
116 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
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1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Ghost Forest
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Trafalgar Square events
TIMES Sunday 6th March 2011 - 12.30pm-7pm PRICING Information via www.london.gov.uk/events Free
Also known as pancake week, Maslenitsa is celebrated every year by Russians all over the world. Waving farewell to winter and welcoming in the warmth of spring, 2012 sees the Russian festival return to London for one day only. A true family occasion; the Trafalgar Square event will see performances of traditional songs and dance, games a... More about this event
St Patrick's Day Parade & FestivalSt Patrick's Day Parade & FestivalLondon's Irish community have always celebrated St Patrick's Day in the traditional manner, with church services, music, dancing and plenty of Guinness and whisky. In recent years, the capital has also hosted a major weekend celebration - the UK equivalent of parades in New York and Chicago. London's parade has floats from all 32 Irish counties, wi17th March 2012Saturday 17th March 2012
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VENUE Trafalgar Square
London's Irish community have always celebrated St Patrick's Day in the traditional manner, with church services, music, dancing and plenty of Guinness and whisky. In recent years, the capital has also hosted a major weekend celebration - the UK equivalent of parades in New York and Chicago. London's parade has floats from all 32 Irish counties, wi... More about this event
St George's DaySt George's DayAlthough St George's Day is on Monday, 23rd April 2012, the patriotic celebrations taking place in the capital in recognition of England's dragon-slaying patron saint are on Saturday 21st April. The official London event takes place in Trafalgar Square which is transformed into an English garden for the occasion, where festivities include free ente21st April 2012Saturday 21st April 2012
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VENUE Trafalgar Square
Although St George's Day is on Monday, 23rd April 2012, the patriotic celebrations taking place in the capital in recognition of England's dragon-slaying patron saint are on Saturday 21st April. The official London event takes place in Trafalgar Square which is transformed into an English garden for the occasion, where festivities include free ente... More about this event
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Every May sees Trafalgar Square transformed into to a colourful celebration to welcome in the Sikh New Year. The Vaisakhi Festival is truly a sight to behold with traditional and modern Asian music and dancing and an array of exotic culinary delights on offer. The official date for Vaisakhi is 13th April, but the 2012 Vaisakhi festival in Trafalgar... More about this event
The Big Jubilee LunchThe Big Jubilee LunchThe fourth annual Big Lunch takes on a dual role in 2012 as it falls on the weekend we celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June. The great thing about The Big Jubilee Lunch is that everyone can take part, it's all about the community coming together for some patriotic flag waving, plenty of food, perhaps some music and a bouncy cast3rd June 2012Sunday 3rd June 2012
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The fourth annual Big Lunch takes on a dual role in 2012 as it falls on the weekend we celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June. The great thing about The Big Jubilee Lunch is that everyone can take part, it's all about the community coming together for some patriotic flag waving, plenty of food, perhaps some music and a bouncy cast... More about this event
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How about some world class music from around the world to get you warmed up for the London Olympics? BT has teemed up with the London 2012 Festival to put together a jam-packed line-up of free live music acts in the capital to celebrate the upcoming games. There will be six stages representing five continents. You will find a taste of Asia in Batte... More about this event
London 2012 FestivalLondon 2012 FestivalThe culmination of the Cultural Olympiad will be the London 2012 Festival, which runs in venues and open spaces all over the capital from 21 June 2012 - Midsummer's Day - until 9 September 2012 - the last day of the 2012 Paralympics. During the 12 weeks, leading artists from all over the world will descend upon London to be a part of the UK's bigge21st June 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
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The culmination of the Cultural Olympiad will be the London 2012 Festival, which runs in venues and open spaces all over the capital from 21 June 2012 - Midsummer's Day - until 9 September 2012 - the last day of the 2012 Paralympics. During the 12 weeks, leading artists from all over the world will descend upon London to be a part of the UK's bigge... More about this event
Canada DayCanada DayCanada celebrates its birthday with a day of free music, food and fun in London's Trafalgar Square on 1st July 2012. With Canada House overlooking Nelson, the fountains and the historic square, this is an appropriate place - as well as a conveniently central spot - to celebrate Canada Day. Attracting a crowd of over 75,000, there will be a mixture 1st July 2012Sunday 1st July 2012
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VENUE Trafalgar Square
Canada celebrates its birthday with a day of free music, food and fun in London's Trafalgar Square on 1st July 2012. With Canada House overlooking Nelson, the fountains and the historic square, this is an appropriate place - as well as a conveniently central spot - to celebrate Canada Day. Attracting a crowd of over 75,000, there will be a mixture ... More about this event
Pride London 2012Pride London 2012For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been growing in scale and ambition, and now it's reached the ultimate; with Pride London hosting the WorldPride Festival for 2012. The festival will take place from 23rd June to 8th July, with two weeks of festivities and more than a million visitors expected to flock to the capital and celebra7th July 2012Saturday 7th July 2012
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VENUE Trafalgar Square
For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been growing in scale and ambition, and now it's reached the ultimate; with Pride London hosting the WorldPride Festival for 2012. The festival will take place from 23rd June to 8th July, with two weeks of festivities and more than a million visitors expected to flock to the capital and celebra... More about this event
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The finale of Big Dance 2012 features 2,000 dancers in a large-scale performance in Trafalgar Square, with the support of English National Ballet, performers and choreographers from across London, directed by Wayne McGregor - Resident Choreographer at The Royal Ballet and Artistic Director of Wayne McGregor | Random Dance. The New York Times recent... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Trafalgar Square Rebelling Against Reason: The Growth Of Romanticism: Talk Exhibitions | On 16th February 2012 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Gayna Pelham discusses the movement's artistic concept and roots....More National Gallery - Permanent Collection Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Located on Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. Masterpieces ...More Feinstein Ensemble Concerts | On 16th February 2012 St Martin-in-the-Fields 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A performance by the group of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No 4 and No 5, Vivaldi's Concerto For Flute, Il Gardellino ...More London Brass Rubbing Centre Kids Events | Until 31st December 2012 London Brass Rubbing Centre 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Get to grips with characters from history with a selection of replica brasses on offer including Medieval knights in armour, ...More Charlotte And Victoria: The Two Princesses: Lecture Exhibitions | On 16th February 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Kate Williams discusses the princesses' lives....More India: A Portrait: Talk Exhibitions | On 16th February 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Patrick French discusses the foundations of the country....More Herbert Morrison: The Cockney Socialist Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A display featuring caricatures, drawings, press photographs and paintings, which chart the career of the influential, post-war Labour minister, and ...More Victorian Connections Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A photographic exploration evaluating the impact made by prominent Victorians such as Charles Darwin and Robert Browning on the lives ...More Beautiful Souls Exhibitions | Until 7th August 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Photographs and prints of the group of 19th-century aristocrats and socialites known as The Souls, which included former-Prime Minister Arthur ...More William Dobson 1611-46 Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Four oil paintings by the esteemed portrait painter that examine his relationship with printmaker William Faithorne featured alongside examples of ...More
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