Trafalgar Square Sights

South Africa House

South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London

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South Africa House is on the east side of Trafalgar Square, and is closed to the public. It was erected in 1935 and is complete with keystones featuring African animals.

A non-stop vigil was held outside during the 1980s and early 1990s, till the end of Apartheid.

Index: Trafalgar Square Sights

1. Trafalgar Square in London
2. Nelson's Column
3. St. Martin-in-the-Fields
4. National Gallery
5. Canada House
6. Fourth Plinth and Charles I Equestrian Statue
7. Admiralty Arch
8. Whitehall and Big Ben from Trafalgar Square
9. South Africa House
10. National Portrait Gallery