http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-76-trafalgar-square/topic-rss.do Trafalgar Square RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23773435-lenny-henry-maybe-one-day-we-can-have-a-black-doctor-who.do As he wins the outstanding newcomer prize at the Evening Standard theatre awards for his role as Othello, Lenny Henry has come a long way from black and white minstrels 2009-11-23T08:37:22Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23756267-bringing-an-end-to-100-days-on-the-plinth.do As the last of the Plinthers quits Trafalgar Square, we look at 2,400 hours of nudity, drama, protest - and banality. 2009-10-14T08:19:50Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23749354-gang-attack-in-trafalgar-square.do 2009-09-28T09:13:01Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23746422-soaring-cost-of-hawks-to-scare-pigeons-from-trafalgar-square.do The cost of flying a hawk to scare pigeons away from Trafalgar Square has soared to almost £60,000 a year 2009-09-21T06:50:18Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23746490-kelly-and-hoy-join-65000-cyclists-on-mayors-skyride.do Boris Johnson joins cycling gold-medallist Chris Hoy and model Kelly Brook to lead more than 65,000 cyclists on a mass 'Skyride' past some of the capital’s most famous landmarks 2009-09-21T07:30:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23716391-nothing-more-than-a-bad-new-years-eve-celebration.do Give me a break. At least a freak show has freaks and mime has meaning. In the past 24 hours I have visited Trafalgar Square three times 2009-07-07T08:31:47Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23713910-trafalgae-square---fountains-turn-green-as-london-heatwave-hits-32c.do The heatwave has turned Trafalgar Square’s fountains green 2009-06-30T13:40:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23710419-the-new-people-power---the-rise-of-the-twittering-generation.do From brutal pictures of the Iranian election to viral marketing campaigns for the latest pop band, Olivia Cole looks at the growing influence of the Twittering generation 2009-06-22T11:24:04Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23684433-pink-gets-the-karaoke-party-started-with-13000-londoners.do Here is the proof you don’t have to be horribly drunk to enjoy karaoke. Some 13,000 people — most of them still sober — crammed into Trafalgar Square last night for a sing-along 2009-05-01T08:12:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23678487-apply-today-for-60-minutes-of-fame-on-trafalgar-square-plinth.do Anyone wanting their chance of an hour’s glory on the Fourth Plinth of Trafalgar Square gets the chance to apply from today 2009-04-21T09:33:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23628080-london-celebrates-chinese-new-year-2009.do This is the Year of the Ox, symbolising prosperity and strength, and where better to take part in celebrations than London. 2009-01-26T10:52:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23576964-bubbles-the-teenager-who-makes-the-fountains-foam.do A teenager turned Trafalgar Square's fountains into a giant bubble bath as a "fountain foam party" craze swept Europe 2008-10-23T08:53:33Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-olympics/article-23542503-flagpoles-vault-up-the-mall.do London 2012 flags are being erected in The Mall in preparation for the Olympic Games handover party on Sunday 2008-08-21T13:22:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23522965-olympics-al-fresco-in-trafalgar-square.do No one will have to miss any of the Olympic action as a giant screen beside Nelson's Column will allow Londoners the chance to watch our boys and girls going for gold in Beijing 2008-07-29T11:03:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23522345-trafalgar-square-in-colour.do The Trafalgar Square fountains are to be given a makeover in time for the London Olympics 2008-07-28T08:57:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-olympics/article-23514164-beijing-beamed-to-square.do The Beijing Olympic Games will be broadcast onto a giant screen at the foot of Nelson's Column 2008-07-09T08:08:16Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23497864-comment-on-the-plinth.do The fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is probably the greatest exhibition space in London - and for 100 days, it will also be the space of choice for exhibitionists 2008-06-23T08:02:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23487816-thailand-to-take-over-trafalgar-square-for-a-day.do Trafalgar square is to host a one day festival celebrating the arts and cuisine of Thailand; giving visitors the chance to learn more about the culture. 2008-05-27T15:56:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23432336-russian-celebration.do Trafalgar Square was transformed into a little slice of Russia for the popular annual Russian Winter Festival. 2008-01-14T13:25:43Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23430811-london-for-free-russian-winter-festival.do The Russian Winter Festival takes place in Trafalgar Square on Sunday. The free event features market stalls, street theatre, music and children's games. 2008-01-04T16:18:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23423458-artists-fight-to-be-next-on-fourth-plinth.do Tracey Emin is on a shortlist of artists who want to produce the next sculpture for Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. 2007-11-28T11:58:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23414705-trafalgar-square-sculpture-to-be-unveiled.do The sculpture for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is to be unveiled next month, seven months behind schedule. 2007-10-02T10:14:55Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23410834-lunchtime-talks-at-the-national-gallery.do Each month the National Gallery holds a series of lunchtime talks with a different theme for each day. 2007-09-03T11:30:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23408478-3d-disco-gives-square-a-new-dimension.do Thousands of Londoners are invited to attend a free party in Trafalgar Square next month, where the dress code calls for a pair of three dimensional glasses. 2007-08-15T10:11:21Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23407876-taking-a-pot-shot-at-the-old-masters.do The National Gallery has lost its way with an installation by contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare and the arrival of a travelling show whose works should never have left home. 2007-08-12T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23406835-bollywood-square.do Breathtaking Indian dance and drama is set to hit the streets of London as part of one of the capital's biggest festivals of culture. 2007-08-03T09:20:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23383888-take-me-out-best-events.do There's a second chance to see reggae musical The Harder They Come, there'll be an interactive performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake in Trafalgar Square and Hot Fuzztival gets underway. 2007-02-01T11:47:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/article-23378671-the-12-best-bars-of-christmas.do With Christmas coming, a partygoer's thoughts turn to themed drinking. Here is a guide to your 12 best bars for the festive season. 2006-12-18T12:29:21Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/home/article-23365256-join-the-square-dance.do Performers, musicians, actors and dancers will be descending on Trafalgar Square for a fourth year to celebrate the disability rights festival. 2006-08-31T12:20:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23364536-critics-choice-book-now.do New York's filthiest disco queens conquered the charts in 2004 with their delightful debut. Now Scissor Sisters are about to release the follow-up, Ta-Dah, which they'll be promoting by playing a free gig in Trafalgar. 2006-08-25T10:08:18Z