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1805 Collection

In the year 1805, amidst the tumultuous Napoleonic era, Admiral Nelson stood resolute on the deck of his flagship, H. M. S. Victory

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1805 Collection: French uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars
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1805 Collection: Nelson outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar, 1805
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1805 Collection: Death of Nelson (West)
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1805 Collection: LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805
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1805 Collection: 19th Century French engraving
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1805 Collection: NAPOLEON CARTOON, 1805. The Plumb-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper
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1805 Collection: Nelsons Signal
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1805 Collection: PEXP2D-00013
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1805 Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas)
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1805 Collection: Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar
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1805 Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, H. M. S. Victory breaks the line
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1805 Collection: England Expects
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1805 Collection: Nelson in his cabin on the H. M. S. Victory
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1805 Collection: LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting
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1805 Collection: Interior of Nelsons flagship, H. M. S. Victory at Trafalgar
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1805 Collection: Nelsons last signal at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805
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1805 Collection: Mary Seacole (Punch)
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1805 Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson
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1805 Collection: Machynlleth Bridge
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1805 Collection: Cuthbert Collingwood
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1805 Collection: Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas
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1805 Collection: Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805
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1805 Collection: Nelson Sends Signal
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1805 Collection: Lady Wearing a Spencer
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1805 Collection: SKY CHART
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1805 Collection: Boxing / Randall V Turner
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1805 Collection: Nelson on Shore
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1805 Collection: Military / East India Co
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1805 Collection: Birmingham Theatre 1805
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1805 Collection: Thomas Brassey - 1
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1805 Collection: Mazzini / Perrin
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1805 Collection: Napoleon I / Garnerey
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1805 Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson
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1805 Collection: Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
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1805 Collection: Portsmouth, Hampshire - HMS Victory flying Nelsons signal
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1805 Collection: Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis
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1805 Collection: French Cavalry 1805
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1805 Collection: Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs
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1805 Collection: HMS Implacable at Devonport, 1926
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1805 Collection: Nelson / Birthplace
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1805 Collection: Ethiopian Family 1805
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1805 Collection: Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
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1805 Collection: HMS Victory - 2
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1805 Collection: HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman
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1805 Collection: BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR, 1805. 21 October 1805. Steel engraving, 19th century
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1805 Collection: Star map, 1805
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1805 Collection: Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb
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1805 Collection: CLAUDE CHAPPE 1763-1805


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In the year 1805, amidst the tumultuous Napoleonic era, Admiral Nelson stood resolute on the deck of his flagship, H. M. S. Victory. With unwavering determination, he meticulously outlined his battle plans for Trafalgar, a momentous clash that would forever shape history. As the sun set on that fateful day in October, Nelson's signal fluttered high above the ship: "England Expects. " These two words encapsulated not only his unwavering faith in his men but also their indomitable spirit as they prepared to face Napoleon's formidable fleet. The Battle of Trafalgar unfolded with relentless intensity. The French uniforms during this time were vividly captured by 19th-century French engravings - symbols of both grandeur and impending danger. Yet it was Nelson's strategic brilliance that ultimately prevailed. Tragically, victory came at a great cost. The death of Nelson reverberated across nations and oceans alike. In West's poignant depiction, we witness the solemn farewell between Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar - an emotional testament to their unyielding bond forged through countless battles. Meanwhile, across borders and political landscapes, James Gillray's satirical etching titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger" offered a biting commentary on Napoleon's peace overture to British Prime Minister William Pitt. It depicted them carving up the world like epicurean statesmen indulging in an extravagant feast – highlighting both power struggles and diplomatic intricacies of those times. Amidst these historical events lies a glimpse into daily life aboard H. M. S Victory; we find ourselves transported into Nelson's cabin where he sought solace amidst chaos. Here he strategized while contemplating his next move – a testament to leadership under pressure. And so it was that 1805 became etched into history as a pivotal year when heroes clashed upon treacherous seas.