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"Nelson: A Legacy of Courage and Victory" Step aboard the HMS Victory, a vessel that witnessed the brilliance of Admiral Nelson

Background imageNelson Collection: Music cover, The Bolden Ode

Music cover, The Bolden Ode, Land, Love and Liberty - Horatio Nelson and HMS Victory. circa 1840

Background imageNelson Collection: Three children, survivors of the Athenia, September 1939

Three children, survivors of the Athenia, September 1939
Three young girls; Margot from London, Theodora from Toronto and Virginia from Detroit, photographed after being rescued from the transatlantic passenger liner, the Athenia

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving)

Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving)
603027 Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Again)

Background imageNelson Collection: Joseph Johnson, a black sailor, with a model of the ship Nelson on his cap (engraving)

Joseph Johnson, a black sailor, with a model of the ship Nelson on his cap (engraving)
664712 Joseph Johnson, a black sailor, with a model of the ship Nelson on his cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Johnson, a black sailor)

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson as a boy (engraving)

Nelson as a boy (engraving)
672404 Nelson as a boy (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson as a boy)

Background imageNelson Collection: Market Morning, Birmingham, 1876 (w / c)

Market Morning, Birmingham, 1876 (w / c)
BON77215 Market Morning, Birmingham, 1876 (w/c) by Mercer, Frederick (fl.1871-1937); 83.9x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bull Ring Market Hall; ); Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English

Background imageNelson Collection: Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805

Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805
STC97233 Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1817 (engraving) by Whitcombe

Background imageNelson Collection: The Battle of Aboukir, 7 Thermidor, Year 7 (25 July 1799

The Battle of Aboukir, 7 Thermidor, Year 7 (25 July 1799
STC101312 The Battle of Aboukir, 7 Thermidor, Year 7 (25 July 1799) engraved by Louis Francois Couche (1782-1849) (aquatint) by Swebach

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson receiving the swords of the vanquished Spaniards

Nelson receiving the swords of the vanquished Spaniards
Horatio Nelson receiving the swords of the vanquished Spaniards on board the captured San Josef (San Jose) during the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797. 1797

Background imageNelson Collection: George Dyball, a blind beggar in a sailor s

George Dyball, a blind beggar in a sailor s
George Dyball, a blind beggar who dressed in a sailors uniform, and his dog Nelson with begging bowl. Another blind begging couple behind him

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson

Nelson
LLM338501 Nelson by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNelson Collection: Portraits of San people, South Africa

Portraits of San people, South Africa
Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, drawn by Captain Nelson

Background imageNelson Collection: Horatio, Viscount Nelson, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)

Horatio, Viscount Nelson, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)
3435598 Horatio, Viscount Nelson, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho) by Eldridge, H. (1768-1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNelson Collection: HMS 'Gibraltar'(chromolitho)

HMS "Gibraltar"(chromolitho)
2790858 HMS " Gibraltar" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Gibraltar." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageNelson Collection: HMS 'Colossus'(chromolitho)

HMS "Colossus"(chromolitho)
2790840 HMS " Colossus" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Colossus." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageNelson Collection: Advert, Hurst, Nelson & Co Ltd, Motherwell, Scotland

Advert, Hurst, Nelson & Co Ltd, Motherwell, Scotland
Advert for Hurst, Nelson & Co Ltd, builders of Railway Train Carriages and Wagons, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

Background imageNelson Collection: Advertising in the sky - What it might come to

Advertising in the sky - What it might come to, showing the sky above Trafalgar Square, London. 1892

Background imageNelson Collection: One of the original means of propaganda for the Loan in England (colour litho)

One of the original means of propaganda for the Loan in England (colour litho)
2808678 One of the original means of propaganda for the Loan in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNelson Collection: Trafalgar Square, London, WW2 victory celebrations

Trafalgar Square, London, WW2 victory celebrations
Trafalgar Square, London, victory celebrations at the end of the Second World War. Date: 1945

Background imageNelson Collection: Bust of Lord Nelson by John Flaxman

Bust of Lord Nelson by John Flaxman
Bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by John Flaxman. late 18th century

Background imageNelson Collection: The Battle of St Vincent (engraving)

The Battle of St Vincent (engraving)
1607326 The Battle of St Vincent (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of St Vincent)

Background imageNelson Collection: Boxing match, Nelson v Wolgast, San Francisco, USA

Boxing match, Nelson v Wolgast, San Francisco, USA
Boxing match for the World Lightweight Title, between Oscar (Battling) Nelson v Adolphus (Michigan Wildcat) Wolgast, in San Francisco, USA, on 22 February 1910. Wolgast won in the 40th round

Background imageNelson Collection: The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, as it appeared in the time of Nelson, who often stayed there. circa 1900

Background imageNelson Collection: Trafalgar Square, London - intended site of Nelsons Column

Trafalgar Square, London - intended site of Nelsons Column
Trafalgar Square, London - showing the intended site of Nelsons Column Date: circa 1830s

Background imageNelson Collection: The Royal Navy fleet off Greenock from the golf course

The Royal Navy fleet off Greenock from the golf course. From left to right: Royal Sovereign, Rodney, Courageous, and Nelson

Background imageNelson Collection: Royal Statues (engraving)

Royal Statues (engraving)
1616908 Royal Statues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Statues. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1843)

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London

Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London

Background imageNelson Collection: Coastal Reconnaissance seaplane, Battleship Nelson

Coastal Reconnaissance seaplane, Battleship Nelson
Coastal Reconnaissance seaplane and the stern of the Battleship Nelson, January 1949. 1949

Background imageNelson Collection: Music cover, The Mandolin Girl, sung by Miss Poole

Music cover, The Mandolin Girl, sung by Miss Poole
Music cover, The Mandolin Girl, words by Edward J Gill, music bys Nelson, sung by Miss Poole. 19th century

Background imageNelson Collection: London scenes and flowers on a New Year card

London scenes and flowers on a New Year card
Nelsons Column and the River Thames at Greenwich, with purple and yellow flowers on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNelson Collection: Remarkable Relics sold at Stevenss Auction-Rooms on 1 July (b / w photo)

Remarkable Relics sold at Stevenss Auction-Rooms on 1 July (b / w photo)
1600728 Remarkable Relics sold at Stevenss Auction-Rooms on 1 July (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNelson Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)
1063427 The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893)

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons Centenary: London Celebrations 1905

Nelsons Centenary: London Celebrations 1905
Crowds in Trafalgar Square, on the 21st October celebrating the centenary of the death of Horatio Lord Nelson died during the Battle of Trafalgar. Date: 21st October 1905

Background imageNelson Collection: Joseph Johnson - crippled sailor begging

Joseph Johnson - crippled sailor begging
Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seamans Praise 1815

Background imageNelson Collection: George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen - Chancellor

George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen - Chancellor
The Augmentative Y. George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen (1831-1907) - Financier and then Director of the Bank of England and later Chancellor of the Exchequer (1887-92). Date: 1900

Background imageNelson Collection: Horatio Nelson (engraving)

Horatio Nelson (engraving)
978701 Horatio Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatio Nelson. Illustration for The Handbook to Autographs by Frederick G Netherclift (c 1880)

Background imageNelson Collection: Death of Nelson AD 1805

Death of Nelson AD 1805
1192494 Death of Nelson AD 1805 by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English

Background imageNelson Collection: The Admirals Ghost, c. 1939 (oil on Renaissance panel)

The Admirals Ghost, c. 1939 (oil on Renaissance panel)
3712922 The Admirals Ghost, c.1939 (oil on Renaissance panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 63.5x86.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Ghost of Admiral Nelson; Nelson)

Background imageNelson Collection: Models of Ships in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)

Models of Ships in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1610191 Models of Ships in the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Models of Ships in the South Kensington Museum)

Background imageNelson Collection: The 'Foudroyant', one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho)

The "Foudroyant", one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho)
3633673 The " Foudroyant", one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Foudroyant")

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson and the Midshipman (engraving)

Nelson and the Midshipman (engraving)
3634768 Nelson and the Midshipman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson and the Midshipman. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson at the Nile (engraving)

Nelson at the Nile (engraving)
3634300 Nelson at the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson at the Nile)

Background imageNelson Collection: Boney Beating Mack - And Nelson Giving Him a Whack!, 1805 (coloured etching)

Boney Beating Mack - And Nelson Giving Him a Whack!, 1805 (coloured etching)
3244699 Boney Beating Mack - And Nelson Giving Him a Whack!, 1805 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageNelson Collection: George Dyball, a blind beggar of considerable notoriety, and his dog Nelson (engraving)

George Dyball, a blind beggar of considerable notoriety, and his dog Nelson (engraving)
664698 George Dyball, a blind beggar of considerable notoriety, and his dog Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Dyball)

Background imageNelson Collection: Admiral Nelson, 1936 (colour litho)

Admiral Nelson, 1936 (colour litho)
473451 Admiral Nelson, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson and his Midshipmen (engraving)

Nelson and his Midshipmen (engraving)
2813261 Nelson and his Midshipmen (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson and his Midshipmen. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNelson Collection: Advertisement, Ambrecht Coca Wine (engraving)

Advertisement, Ambrecht Coca Wine (engraving)
1592851 Advertisement, Ambrecht Coca Wine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ambrecht Coca Wine)



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"Nelson: A Legacy of Courage and Victory" Step aboard the HMS Victory, a vessel that witnessed the brilliance of Admiral Nelson. As the flags fluttered in the wind, they carried Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. With unwavering determination, Nelson outlined his battle plans for this historic event, forever etching his name into history. Tragically, it was also on these seas where Lord Nelson met his untimely demise. The death of this British naval officer left a void that could never be filled. Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral of the White, had become a symbol of bravery and leadership. Nelson's signal became an emblematic representation of his strategic genius during Trafalgar. Alongside Captain Hardy, he stood resolute as they faced their adversaries head-on. Their partnership would forever be remembered as one that exemplified loyalty and valor. The HMS Victory itself holds its own tale within its sturdy wooden frame. Brought into Portsmouth Harbour with great pride, it embarked on its first journey in 1778 and continued to serve faithfully throughout history. Beyond battles and warships lies another side to "Nelson. " Witnessing sunset at Nelson the Seal in Looe, Cornwall brings forth tranquility amidst turbulent times—a reminder that even heroes find solace in nature's embrace. In admiration for Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's accomplishments during 1798-1799, artist Henry Bone immortalized him through artistry around c1920—an everlasting tribute to a man whose legacy lives on. From victory to tragedy; from courage to sacrifice—Nelson encapsulates all these facets within his name alone. His indomitable spirit continues to inspire generations who look upon him as more than just an admiral but as a symbol of resilience and heroism.