00:01beneath trafalgar square lies a hidden network of spaces that most visitors never see while millions of people gather around
00:09nelson's column and the famous fountains another side of the landmark exists below ground shaped by generations of construction transport
00:17and public services
00:18the square was created in the 19th century on land with a much older history before it became one of
00:25london's most recognizable public spaces the area was linked to the royal muse and other buildings connected to the monarchy
00:32as the square developed new underground structures were created to support the changing needs of the city one of the
00:39most intriguing hidden locations is the former underground police station beneath the square
00:44built in the 1920s it helped officers monitor activity in one of the busiest parts of central london the underground
00:51world also includes service areas access points and engineering spaces that help maintain the landmark above these areas are rarely
00:59seen by the public but they play an important role in keeping the square operating although most people pass through
01:06the square without realizing what lies underneath these forgotten areas tell another part of its story they show how a
01:13landmark can continue to avoid
01:14to evolve combining victorian design 12th century engineering and modern city life beneath the surface trafalgar square is often remembered
01:22for its statues fountains and events but its history goes much deeper
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