 JULY-NOVEMBER : Nelson & Napoléon
The first exhibition (from 7 July – 13 November 2005) to explore together the lives of two dominant leaders and adversaries, Horatio Nelson and Napoleon Bonaparte, will open at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
Opening in on 7 July and closing on 13 November, the exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory and death at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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13–15 July 2005 : Europe at War: the Trafalgar campaign in context
A three-day conference - jointly organized by the National Maritime Museum, the Institute of Historical Research and Greenwich University - which brings new research from a range of disciplinary perspectives to bear on one of the most significant naval actions in the age of sail.
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Oct 04-Feb 05: Portsmouth Cathedral Trafalgar Crocus Carpet
Portsmouth Cathedral will be planting a Trafalgar Crocus Carpet to bloom in February 2005 along the High Street side of the Cathedral in Old Portsmouth that is close to the route probably taken by Admiral Nelson on his way to join HMS Victory. Planting will commence on 21 October 2004 at 11am
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2005 all year round: Trafalgar Woods Project
Twenty seven new woods, one for every ship that fought at Trafalgar, will be planted over the year.
Details, contact the Woodland Trust, ++44 (0)1476 581155
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30 April-2 May: Portsmouth Dockyard in the Age of Nelson
Conference with tours of the Blocks Mills & Historical Dockyard buildings. Tour of Portsmouth Harvour installations on 2 May.
For further details contact the Naval dockyards society, ++44 (0)23 9286 3799 http://www.hants.gov.uk/navaldockyard/events.htm
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11 April 2005: Choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral, London, in honour of Trafalgar
Portsmouth Cathedral choir to sing choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral, London, in honour of Trafalgar.
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13-16 OCTOBER: The Trafalgar Heroes Weekend
Thursday 13th October 2005
1805: THE TRAFALGAR YEAR IN WORDS AND MUSIC
Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, Old Portsmouth.
Starts at 1930. Bookings Tel: 02392 823300 ext 36
Friday 14th October 2005
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR CONFERENCE
Day 1, Action Stations (No 6 Boathouse)
Starts at 0930
THE TRAFALGAR CONFERENCE RECEPTION
The Victory Gallery, Royal Naval Museum
Starts at 1930. Included in the conference price
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
at the Guildhall. Portsmouth
Starts 1930. Bookings Tel: 02392 824355
Saturday 15th October 2005
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR CONFERENCE
Day 2, Action Stations (No 6 Boathouse)
Starts at 0930
THE TRAFALGAR HEROES CIVIC RECEPTION
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth.
The Portland Building, Portsmouth University.
Starts at 1930. Included in the conference price.
Sunday 16th October 2005
THE SEAFARERS' SERVICE
Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, Old Portsmouth.
Starts at 1100. Tel: 02392 823300 ext36
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