Statue of Horatio Nelson

The Statue of Horatio Nelson is a bronze monument in central Birmingham depicting the Admiral in full military uniform. One of his arms rests on an anchor positioned next to a miniature model of HMS Victory.

The monument was created in 1809 by sculptor Richard Westmacott as Birmingham's first publicly funded monument. It was commissioned following Nelson's visit to the town in 1802 to honor the Admiral and his naval achievements.

The monument serves as a natural gathering spot where locals and visitors meet to remember Nelson, particularly on Trafalgar Day. It anchors a sense of civic pride in Birmingham's historic connection to British naval power.

The monument stands in a central location between the Bullring shopping centre and Selfridges, next to St Martin's Church. It serves as an easy-to-find landmark and natural meeting point in the heart of Birmingham's shopping district.

Embedded within the bronze is a fragment of the mast from the French ship Orient, which sank during the Battle of the Nile. This relic connects the sculpture directly to a significant moment in British naval history.

Location: Birmingham

Inception: 1809

Creator: Richard Westmacott

Made from material: bronze

Operator: Birmingham City Council

Website: http://birmingham.gov.uk/nelson

GPS coordinates: 52.47743,-1.89399

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05