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New Nelson Room at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
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Author:  tycho [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  New Nelson Room at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
The latest issue (No. 11) of 'The Cormorant' the house journal of former members of the National Defence College (which my husband attended as an MOD engineer/scientist), reports on the funding and management of the ORNC under the care of the Greenwich Foundation. I was not aware that there is now 'Nelson room', opened in 2005, off the Upper Painted Hall. Entrance to the College is free, but there is a 'small charge' for admission to the Nelson Room.

Has anyone visited this room?
Author:  SEvans [ Sat May 16, 2009 4:03 pm ]
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Hello Anna,
As this is my first posting on the Nelson & his world Forum, I can answer your question immediatly and the answer is Yes I have.
Visited it in July 2005 when it was open free if I remember rightly during the Nelson & Napoleon exhibition at the Maritime Museum.
It was where Nelson's body was kept after its return to England and I would also imagine that of Collingwood's as well.
If you are unable to visit the room, then I suggest you have a look at BBC Radio London's web site, click on History then Nelson and you will be taken to a 360 degree view of the room, Free!
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Stephen :D
Author:  tycho [ Sat May 16, 2009 4:26 pm ]
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A warm welcome to the Forum, Stephen, and many thanks for the information. I've just had a look at the link you gave to BBC Radio London and there is a lot of other interesting information in addition to the Nelson Room, including shots of the statue of Nelson - one of my favourites - by the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich.
Author:  SEvans [ Sat May 16, 2009 5:04 pm ]
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Hi Anna,
My thanks for yor kind words of welcome and glad that my answer has been of interest. The statue is indeed a great piece and I have to admit the Trafalgar Tavern is on my calling card when in London.
A great cruise on a Sunday down the Thames to the Tavern for lunch a walk in the park and a return journey back to Westminster pier ends a perfect day. Highly Recommended. :D
Regards,

Stephen
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