Nelson, Horatio

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Admiral Lord Nelson - Biography and links compiled by an ardent admirer of Horatio Nelson.

The Battle of Trafalgar - Short animation of the battle from National Maritime Museum.

England Expects - A comprehensive profile of Nelson produced by the Eastern Daily Press. Understandably, there's a focus on his Norfolk origins. There's also the Norwich Mercury's account of Trafalgar from Nov 9, 1805 as well as a report from Le Moniteur in which the French win!

Horatio Nelson Nelson, Viscount - Summary of Nelson's life and career with some suggested further reading.

Letters and Dispatches of Horatio Nelson - Covering the campaigns leading to the battles of the Nile and of Trafalgar. Published by the War Times Journal.

The Life of Horatio, Lord Nelson - Project Gutenberg downloadable etext of Robert Southey's biography.

National Museums Liverpool - The Death of Nelson - Description and image of Benjamin West's famous painting 'The Death of Nelson'.

Nelson's Home Page - Details of Nelson's life, battles and ships delivered as if by Nelson himself. Site built by the 1805 Club.

Nelson's Unfinished Letter - Photos of his last letter with Lady Hamilton's comment. Images from the British Museum.

Online Nelson Catalogue - Explore over 700 objects from Nelson's personal belongings and letters to naval uniforms and ship models.

PortCities London - Includes short biography, life story and related links.

Wake Up to Nelson - Find out about Admiral's life and times, life at sea in his era, the people he knew and little bit about HMS Victory.