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Lord Nelson Collection

"Lord Nelson: A Legendary Hero of the Seas" Flags fluttered in the wind, carrying Lord Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Flags used for Nelsons famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805

Flags used for Nelsons famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. The flags used by Lieutenant Pasco aboard HMS Victory to send the message England expects that every man will do his duty

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott

Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Probably the most famous portrait of Nelson, painted after his victory at the Battle of the Nile, from an earlier sketch

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone

Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Portrait of Nelson after his victory at the Battle of the Nile. One of Britains greatest military figures

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Admiral Nelsons ship, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Admiral Nelsons ship, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, bow detail, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Lord Nelson, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom

Lord Nelson, Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The New Life of Nelson (litho)

The New Life of Nelson (litho)
1597377 The New Life of Nelson (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Life of Nelson. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1897)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Portrait of Nelson (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Nelson (oil on canvas)
3244795 Portrait of Nelson (oil on canvas) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Oil on canvas signed C. Lucy)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW Turner

The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW Turner
The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions; The " Victory" returning from Trafalgar; The Victory returning from Trafalgar, ca. 1806

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. The Royal Anchor hotel, 18th century coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth road

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper

Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper
XND76005 Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper to commemorate HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth, 1885 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; English

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)

Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)
3244739 Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving) by Bromley, William I (1769-1842); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865

Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. 'The Victory, Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, hallowed by the memory of his death

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Battle of Trafalgar

Battle of Trafalgar
2613389 Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Battle of Trafalgar. The attack on the combined fleets of France and Spain by the British fleet, under the command of the illustrious Lord Nelson)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Battle of Trafalgar

Battle of Trafalgar
2613391 Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Battle of Trafalgar. The attack on the combined fleets of France and Spain by the British fleet, under the command of the illustrious Lord Nelson)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The death of Lord Nelson

The death of Lord Nelson
2613383 The death of Lord Nelson.; (add.info.: The death of Lord Nelson. 1805); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Nelson (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Lord Nelson, 1853. Creator: George Baxter

Lord Nelson, 1853. Creator: George Baxter
Lord Nelson, 1853

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Visit of the French Fleet; Foes No Longer - French Sailors Visiting the 'Victory', 1891

The Visit of the French Fleet; Foes No Longer - French Sailors Visiting the "Victory", 1891
The Visit of the French Fleet; Foes No Longer- French Sailors Visiting the "Victory", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 25, 1891, 1891. Creator: R Barnes

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 25, 1891, 1891. Creator: R Barnes
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 25, 1891, 1891. The Nelson relics at the Royal Naval Exhibition. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz... 1891

Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz... 1891. Creator: Richard Westall
Nelson's Conflict with a Spanish Launch, July 3, 1797 at the Blockade of Cadiz, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Battle off Cape Trafalgar, October 21, 1805--situation of Lord Nelson's Flagship 'The... 1891

Battle off Cape Trafalgar, October 21, 1805--situation of Lord Nelson's Flagship "The... 1891
Battle off Cape Trafalgar, October 21, 1805--situation of Lord Nelson's Flagship "The Victory", after J.M.W.Turner, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying

The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish...'1891 Creator
The Battle off Cape St. Vincent;Commodore Nelson receiving the Sword of the Dying Spaninish Admiral, Don Xavier Winthvysen on board the "San Josef" February 14 1797, after Orme. 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Sir Horatio Nelson wounded at Santa Cruz, Teneriffe, July 24, 1797, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891

Sir Horatio Nelson wounded at Santa Cruz, Teneriffe, July 24, 1797, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the 'San Josef'... 1891

The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef"... 1891
The Victory off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, Nelson Carrying the "San Josef", after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20... 1891

Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20... 1891
Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Volunteering to Board a Prize in a Violent Gale, November 20, 1777, after R. Westall, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805, after Benjamin West, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798, after J.P.de Loutherbourg, R.A.1891

Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798, after J.P.de Loutherbourg, R.A.1891. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798, after J.P.de Loutherbourg, R.A.1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891

Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891. Creator: Frank Baden-Powell
Nelson at the Battle off St. Vincent, February 14, 1797, after Frank Baden-Powell. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral... 1891

Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral... 1891. Creator: John Hoppner
Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, and Duke of Bronte, K.B.Vice- Admiral, after John Hoppner, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, 1850

Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, 1850. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, [Hampshire], 1850. Ceremony near Portsmouth: Lieutenant Governor, Lord Frederick Fitzclarence

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Colossal Statue of Lord Nelson, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Colossal Statue of Lord Nelson, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Colossal Statue of Lord Nelson, 1850....colossal statues of the greatest military and naval hero of our age - the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson - have been sculptured in stone by Mr, Milligan

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850

Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Battle of the Nile, 1850. The second alto-relievo has just been placed upon the Nelson Column

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown

Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Bombardment of Copenhagen, 1850. The Bombardment of Copenhagen is the incident in the life of the great Admiral forming

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: A view of London, looking down Whitehall, taken from the top of Nelson

A view of London, looking down Whitehall, taken from the top of Nelsons Column as it is being cleaned. Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd March 1968

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown

H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Victory", 1936. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), British model and actress, the mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson and muse of painter George Romney

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: UK, England, Cornwall, Port Isaac, Lord Nelson Figurehead

UK, England, Cornwall, Port Isaac, Lord Nelson Figurehead

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: England, London, Greenwich, Silouette of Lord Nelson Statue

England, London, Greenwich, Silouette of Lord Nelson Statue and the Canary Wharf Skyline at Night

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: England, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column, Statue of Lord Nelson

England, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column, Statue of Lord Nelson

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in a violent gale (engraving)

Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in a violent gale (engraving)
960029 Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in a violent gale (engraving) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)

The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)
5207760 The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Nelson boarding the San Nicolas (colour litho)

Nelson boarding the San Nicolas (colour litho)
3101672 Nelson boarding the San Nicolas (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson boarding the San Nicolas)

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. [Nelsons Column and the fountains]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLord Nelson Collection: A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic)

A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic)
986130 A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson. Made circa 1845)




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"Lord Nelson: A Legendary Hero of the Seas" Flags fluttered in the wind, carrying Lord Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, forever etching his name into history. Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, a revered figure from 1798 to 1799, is immortalized in a captivating artwork by Henry Bone. The mighty HMS Victory proudly stands at Portsmouth Historic Docks, serving as a testament to Admiral Nelson's leadership and bravery. This flagship accompanied him during the fateful Battle of Trafalgar where he made his mark on naval warfare. Nelson's Column majestically towers over London's iconic Trafalgar Square, paying homage to this legendary commander. The column serves as a constant reminder of his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to his country. JMW Turner beautifully captures "The Victory Returning from Trafalgar" in three positions, showcasing the ship that witnessed Lord Nelson's triumphs and ultimate sacrifice for England. His signal at Trafalgar remains an enduring symbol of courage and determination. "The Boys Own Paper" brings alive the historic moment when Lord Nelson sent out his crucial message during the battle - an act that would change the course of history forever. Victors of the Nile engraving depicts another significant victory achieved under Nelson's command. In Liphook, Hampshire stands "The Royal Anchor, " reminding us all of Lord Nelson's connection with this coastal county. Even years after his passing in 1805, he continues to inspire generations with tales of valor on land and sea. Lord Nelson will forever be remembered as one who fearlessly led his men into battle while leaving an indelible mark on British naval history. His legacy lives on through these remarkable artifacts and artworks that celebrate his extraordinary life and achievements.