When I went to college this section was road, and they have now pedestrianised it. This time there were always selections of these floating people here.
The National Gallery
Nelson's Column
I actually quite like the latest statue ... however I wish it wasn't here, but something more traditional
St Martins-in-the-field
And up the road is the Edith Cavell Memorial
And down the road is Charing Cross, and the re-constructed Eleanor Cross
There are a few more pics here if you want to have a look