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How many statues, monuments and memorials exist to Nelson? (I'm sure you know the answer, Mark.)
Tony
I did start to make a list once but never managed to complete it. It would probably take a small book to really do the subject justice!!
We are very precise about our claim in Birmingham.
i.e. We can't claim to have to have the first
monument in the U.K. - that is the one highlighted here by Anna.
And we can't claim to have the first statue in the world - that would be Montreal.
But we do have the first statue in the U.K. - so we are quite happy to shout that from the rooftops!
The Nelson statue was also the first public statue in Birmingham. And no other statue was erected for at least another 50 years. Hence the town (as was) seems to have developed an especially close bond with his Lordship!!
We know we have one of the biggest Trafalgar Day ceremonies - but I don't know if we are overshadowed by events in e.g. London and Portsmouth.
Can anyone tell me what events there are in those 2 places nowadays.
At one time the ceremony in Trafalgar Square used to be televised - but I imagine that everything is now on a much reduced scale. I would be interested in details if anyone can help.
MB