From cockpit to crypt: The story of Nelson’s funeral

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Lord Nelson at the top of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, England

Michael Sargeant
Chairman, Nelson Society of Australia

Presented in association with the Nelson Society of Australia Inc.

Nelson’s funeral took place on 9 January 1806, two and a half months after he was killed at Trafalgar, but the intervening period was just as eventful and at times, as controversial, as his short life had been.  After Nelsons death and the conclusion of battle, HMS Victory made slow and tortuous progress from Trafalgar to The Nore, carrying Nelson’s preserved body towards his homeland in a voyage beset by terrible weather.

Join Michael Sargeant as he reveals the story of political infighting, petty jealousies and rank opportunism that prevailed behind the scenes as the Britishgovernment prepared one of the most splendid state funerals that London had ever seen.

Cost: $12 per person. Includes refreshments after the lecture
Bookings: Essential on 9431 8455. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 19 September