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Background imageNelson Collection: HMS Victory, Flags and Nelson Quote

HMS Victory, Flags and Nelson Quote
An illustration of Admiral Horatio Nelsons flagship, the HMS Victory with signal flags on display and firing a broadside, set below a depiction of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom and St

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar, 1805

Nelson outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar, 1805
This picture illustrates the famous incident when Nelson, visiting Lord Sidmouth five weeks before Trafalgar, dipped a finger in the port and sketched his plan for the expected battle

Background imageNelson Collection: Death of Nelson (West)

Death of Nelson (West)
Horatio Nelson is fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar

Background imageNelson Collection: 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review

1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
A panoramic view showing the berthing arrangements made for the Review of the Fleet at Spithead by King George V to celebrate his Silver Jubilee

Background imageNelson Collection: LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805

LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805
HORATIO, LORD NELSON British naval officer

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons Signal

Nelsons Signal
Before the battle, Nelson sends his famous signal : England expects every man to do his duty

Background imageNelson Collection: The first journey of Victory, 1778

The first journey of Victory, 1778. The ship Victory in full sail on calm waters. Date 1922 2nd December. The first journey of Victory, 1778. The ship Victory in full sail on calm waters

Background imageNelson Collection: Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar

Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar
During the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, it was shortly before Nelson was mortally wounded that a shot struck the fore brace bits on the quarter deck and passed between Nelson and Hardy

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson in his cabin on the H. M. S. Victory

Nelson in his cabin on the H. M. S. Victory
This is a painting of Nelson in his cabin. The attitude is characteristic of the Admiral who had periods of great despondency even in his hours of greatness

Background imageNelson Collection: Dublin / O connell Street

Dublin / O connell Street
The famous thoroughfare of O Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland, with the Post Office on the left and Nelsons Column in the centre. Date: early 1930s

Background imageNelson Collection: The HMS Victory - brought in to Portsmouth Harbour

The HMS Victory - brought in to Portsmouth Harbour
The HMS Victory - in Portsmouth Harbour. Fitted up as a Naval School of Telegrapha before becoming a floating signal school proper (as can be seen on this card) until 1904

Background imageNelson Collection: H. M. S. Victory flying the famous signal on 21 October 1905

H. M. S. Victory flying the famous signal on 21 October 1905
As part of the Nelson celebrations of the centenary of his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, the H.M.S. Victory, his flagship

Background imageNelson Collection: Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition

Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition
Officers on board the Terra Nova on its return to New Zealand in February 1913 after the discovery of the bodies of Captain Scott and his companions. From left to right. Back row, Mr

Background imageNelson Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson

Horatio, Lord Nelson
Circular portrait of legendary British naval commander Horatio, Lord Nelson (1758 - 1805) surrounded by scenes depicting his death on the deck of the flagship HMS Victory

Background imageNelson Collection: Trafalgar Square and Lord Nelson

Trafalgar Square and Lord Nelson. Date: circa 1950

Background imageNelson Collection: Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire

Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire
The main building of he Wharfedale Union workhouse on Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire. It was designed by C.S. and A.J. Nelson of Leeds and opened in 1873

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons last signal at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805

Nelsons last signal at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805
At the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, Nelson gives his famous last signal England expects that every man will do his duty

Background imageNelson Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson

Horatio, Lord Nelson
HORATIO, LORD NELSON sketched at Napoli in 1797

Background imageNelson Collection: O Connell St and Bridge showing Nelsons Pillar, Dublin

O Connell St and Bridge showing Nelsons Pillar, Dublin
O Connell Street and Bridge showing Nelsons Pillar, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageNelson Collection: Cuthbert Collingwood

Cuthbert Collingwood
LORD CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD English naval commander. Took command on Nelsons death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageNelson Collection: Some of the men who found Captain Scott

Some of the men who found Captain Scott
Some of the Men who found the bodies of Captain Scott and his companions and erected a cairn, pictured on their return to New Zealand

Background imageNelson Collection: Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805

Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805
This is a photographic reproduction of a painting of the 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson who lived from 1758 to 1805

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson Sends Signal

Nelson Sends Signal
Before the battle, Nelson orders his famous signal : England expects every man to do his duty

Background imageNelson Collection: Emma Hamilton / 4 Poses

Emma Hamilton / 4 Poses
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in four poses: The Bacchante, Nature, The Spinstress, and Sensibility

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson on Shore

Nelson on Shore
HORATIO, LORD NELSON standing on a rocky shore, while a line of warships sails past behind him

Background imageNelson Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson

Horatio, Lord Nelson Sailor

Background imageNelson Collection: The Modern Boy front cover - Nelson polar bear attack

The Modern Boy front cover - Nelson polar bear attack
Front cover of The Modern Boy featuring an illustration showing Horatio Nelson when young fighting off an attack from a polar bear when his ship was frozen in ice in the Arctic. Date: 1932

Background imageNelson Collection: The Toast Is Britain

The Toast Is Britain
This painting is a portrayal of an incident at a banquet at which Nelson figures in company with the artist, Benjamin West. Date: circa 1915

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson Drug Company Store, Dowagiac, Michigan, USA

Nelson Drug Company Store, Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
Good Drug Men - Nelson Drug Company Store, Dowagiac, Michigan, USA. This store appears to sell absolutely everything, including postcards and postage stamps! Date: circa 1920s

Background imageNelson Collection: HMS Nelson, battleship, Nelson class

HMS Nelson, battleship, Nelson class. 1940s

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis

Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis
The ship that links us today with our most famous naval victory and an epitome of the Royal Navys finest traditions: a sectional drawing of Nelsons flagship HMS Victory

Background imageNelson Collection: Spithead panorama, ships on south side

Spithead panorama, ships on south side
Panorama of the Coronation Review: the left-hand section, showing ships on the south side. A Spithead panorama, looking west: home fleet battleships headed by the Nelson foreign warships

Background imageNelson Collection: DUBLIN 1960S

DUBLIN 1960S
O Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland, looking north from the River Liffey. In the centre is the bronze O Connell Monument, the G.P.O, Building and Nelson Monument behind. Date: 1960s

Background imageNelson Collection: The Illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin

The Illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin
The illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin with an electric light shining on the Nelson Column during the visit of Queen Victoria to Ireland in 1849

Background imageNelson Collection: Bramley Workhouse, Armley, Leeds

Bramley Workhouse, Armley, Leeds
The porter stands in front of the Bramley Union Workhouse on Green Hill Road, Armley near Leeds. The building, opened in 1872, was designed by CS and AJ Nelson. C.1910s

Background imageNelson Collection: Members of the Search Party who found Captain Scott

Members of the Search Party who found Captain Scott
From left: Sub-lieutenant Gran, Petty-Officer Williamson and Mr E.W. Nelson (biologist), members of the relief party who discovered the bodies of Captain Scott

Background imageNelson Collection: The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood

The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
A portrait of Viscountess Bridports only daughter, sister to Viscount Bridport. Miss Nelson Hood, reported the Bystander was greatly interested in yachting, dogs and lawn tennis

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson / Birthplace

Nelson / Birthplace
HORATIO LORD NELSON English naval officers birthplace at Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, six miles from North Walsham

Background imageNelson Collection: FOLKLORE / JERSEY DEVIL

FOLKLORE / JERSEY DEVIL
Winged creature with horse- like head seen by Mr & Mrs Nelson Evans on shed roof at Gloucester City, New Jersey - and by many other witnesses over a long period

Background imageNelson Collection: HMS Victory - 2

HMS Victory - 2
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, England. A sailor scrubs the main deck. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: circa 1990

Background imageNelson Collection: Trafalgar Square Lions

Trafalgar Square Lions
Nelson thanks Edwin Landseer for the lions which are finally installed at the foot of his column in Trafalgar Square. Date: 1867

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson Pillar, Dublin, Ireland

Nelson Pillar, Dublin, Ireland. circa 1905

Background imageNelson Collection: Skelton Street, Colne, Lancashire

Skelton Street, Colne, Lancashire
Skelton Street, Colne, near Nelson, Lancashire, England. Showing Shop-front/Premises and Austin Delivery Van of Brown Bros - Confectioners Date: 1930s

Background imageNelson Collection: Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector

Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector
An 1880 trade advertisement for a disinfector by made by Nelson and Sons of Leeds. The device, used by workhouses, hospitals and prisons

Background imageNelson Collection: Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London

Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951

Background imageNelson Collection: Nelson Statue

Nelson Statue
Londoners get a chance to admire the Nelson effigy at close quarters, before he is hoisted to the top of his column where only pigeons get close

Background imageNelson Collection: Lady Nelson

Lady Nelson
LADY FRANCES NELSON Originally Frances Woolward, she met Horatio Nelson in 1785 and married him in 1787

Background imageNelson Collection: Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb

Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officers tomb in the Crypt of St Pauls Cathedral



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