The admiral nelson is a privately owned and family run canal side pub on the boarders of northamptonshire and warwickshire, situated on the grand union canal in the quaint village of braunston. The admiral nelson public house, at lock number 3, predates the canal and was originally a farm building. He joined the navy aged 12, on a ship commanded by a maternal uncle. Our food menu not only offers a fantastic choice of traditional pub fayre mixed with a few more exotic options, but also great value for money. Admiral nelson open golf competition 1st september 2019. Anyone wishing to know somewhat type of a man and admiral nelson was will find this book helpful. Destined to be the definitive account of horatio nelsons life for generations, the dazzling biography greatly. For any person interested in history, especially naval history, this book is a must. Roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the war at sea in napoleonic times, and their latest book jack tar, looking at life in the navy in nelsons era. Nelson surname, including a list of people with the name nelson given name, including a list of people with the name horatio nelson, 1st viscount nelson 17581805, british admiral.
Primary school is located in the middle of the village. To book, please call pat on 01788 899157 good luck. Braunston history society the society takes a summer break and our next. The aim was to convince the danes to back out of the league of armed neutrality of russia, prussia and the scandinavian countries, which the british believed were in alliance with napoleon. Admiral lord horatio nelson was a colourful and complex character, whose supremely successful naval career quickly attained legendary status. Britannias god of war by andrew lambert 446pp, faber. Excerpt from fairburns edition of the funeral of admiral lord nelson. Rearadmiral horatio nelson, the rising star of the british royal navy, had been. The book is full of many eyewitness accounts of nelsons apparent wry humour. When i passed by in march it was recently closed and boarded up, and a plaintive sign on the door said. It is actually childrens fiction but i remmeber it was an excellent read and certainly encouraged me to read more about nelson.
Anyone wishing to know somewhat type of a man and admiral nelson was will find this book. Admiral nelson the leader explore royal museums greenwich. There is something for everyone and for all occasions. He joined the navy aged 12, on a ship commanded by a. This volume about admiral lord nelson is by the same author of nelson, the sword of albion. Roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the.
On october 20th 1805, the french and spanish fleets put to sea and off the southern coast of spain. It was originally a farm building and cows were milked where the restaurant is today and a green grocers shop which opened onto the lock side was where we have our skittles room now. The freehold interest of the admiral nelson is on the market at an asking price of. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive british naval victories, particularly during the napoleonic wars. The building itself dates back to 1730 and predates the canal. Nov 12, 2009 there is no more illustrious warship name in british naval history h. Delicious meal admiral nelson, braunston traveller.
Our restaurant and bar menus are renewed seasonally. Eight books on the life and times of horatio nelson. The curriculum is divided up into stages according to age. The dispatches and letters of vice admiral lord viscount nelson cambridge library collection naval and military history the dispatches and letters of vice admiral lord viscount nelson cambridge library collection naval and military history admiral togo. At the time of his death, he held numerous titles such as the most noble lord horatio nelson, viscount and baron nelson, of the nile and of burnham thorpe in the county of norfolk, baron nelson of the nile and of hilborough in the said county, knight of the most honourable order of the bath, vice admiral of the white squadron of the fleet. Sep 29, 2008 roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the war at sea in napoleonic times, and their latest book jack tar, looking at life in the navy in nelsons era. Foundation stage the reception class, key stage 1 years 1 and 2, key. Admiral nelson pub, braunston, reopens under aegis of. Christmas lunch admiral nelson, braunston traveller. Honeyhurst farm dark lane little braunston braunston daventry northamptonshire nn11 7hj honeyhurst farm is a delightful home that hasnt been seen on the open market for over 46. Our first open golf competition held at hellidon lakes g. Roger knight is one of britains foremost experts on naval history and a renowned nelson scholar.
By 1803 he was britains paramount hero and already maimed with the loss of an arm and blind in one eye. The battle of the nile began when nelsons scouts discovered the french fleetcommanded by napoleons chief admiral, francoispaul brueys daigailliersanchored at aboukir, near. It is due to nelson that britain achieved its sea victories over the. Born on 29 september 1758 in burnham thorpe, norfolk, horatio nelson was the sixth of the 11 children of a clergyman. Horatio nelson, 1st viscount nelson, 1st duke bronte, is possibly britains bestknown naval commander and hero. The admiral nelson is a historic canal side pub, where you can enjoy excellent food in beautiful surroundings. Voyage to the bottom of the sea tv series wikipedia. Admiral nelsons decisive victory over the french at alexandria. Roy and lesley adkinss top 10 nelson books books the. It is actually childrens fiction but i remmeber it was an excellent read and. Viceadmiral horatio nelson, 1st viscount nelson, 1st duke of bronte, kb 29 september 1758 21 october 1805 was a british flag officer in the royal navy. The admiral nelson is not only our home, but also the most beautiful pub we have ever been lucky enough to be at the helm of.
A brief biography of horatio nelson 17581805 17581805 nelson was born at the rectory of burnham thorpe, norfolk, east england, uk, the son of the village rector edmund nelson and his wife catherine. My wife is originally from braunston, her father was hugely responsible for the marina in the 1980s and she often talked about going back to visit the famous admiral, we decided. The history press vice admiral lord nelsons state funeral. Anyone who is interested in research about lord nelson and the british royal navy will find this book helpful. However, amongst all the doctors practicing in bath at the time, dr woodward was recorded as the personal physician to naval hero, admiral lord nelson, in 1781. The funeral and burial of admiral lord nelson 9 january 1806. Admiral nelson pub, braunston, reopens under aegis of braunston manor the admiral nelson pub, halfway up the braunston lock flight, has slaked the thirsts of ten generations of canal. The very cosy interior is supplied with a pile of foodie books by an enormous fireplace. Cows were milked where the restaurant is today, and there was a greengrocers shop in the. Victory, which is inextricably linked with admiral lord nelson and the battle of trafalgar. Before the battle, nelson sent his famous signal to. There is no more illustrious warship name in british naval history h.
In 2012 we held our first festival which was attended by approx. For any person interested in history, especially naval history, this book. Under the command of admiral john jervis, the british fleet engaged the spanish fleet in battle off cape st vincent, portugal. The guardian listed the admiral nelson as its winning tip in 10. Mcguane, nelson s navy by david tudor davies, the trafal. The pilot episode eleven days to zero was filmed in color but shown in blackandwhite. Roy and lesley adkinss top 10 nelson books books the guardian. The book is excellent, well written and extremely comprehensive about nelsons life. Starting at the green in braunston the first part of our walk takes us along the high. Braunston is situated just off the a45 main road and lies between the towns of. Nelson made his first headlines in 1797 at the battle of cape st vincent. This amazing canalside pub is up for sale coventrylive.
The admiral nelson offers you a warm and welcoming family orientated pub. The admiral nelson is a privately owned and family run canal side pub on the boarders of northamptonshire and warwickshire, situated on the grand union canal in the quaint village of. The funeral of vice admiral lord nelson on 9 january 1806 was a vast spectacle, at the time probably the largest public event in londons long history. Welcome to the admiral nelson music festival website for our 6th annual event.
Domesday book in 1086 and there are historical references to the village as far back. The admiral nelson is a privately owned and family run canal side pub on the boarders of northamptonshire and warwickshire. The attached menus are sample menus and are subject to change. Early life he entered the navy at the age of 12 and became a captain at the age of 20. Advertisements appeared for days beforehand promoting. Rumoured to be haunted, the admiral nelson is a free house located on the banks of the grand union canal. The history of the site is almost unknown, probably because it was regarded as part of braunston village and was thus never listed separately in the national taxation records.
Horatio nelson biography childhood, life achievements. It introduces the audience to the futuristic nuclear submarine s. Vice admiral horatio nelson by frank knight published by london. Nelson saw the beginning of the napoleonic wars as a commander, but his quick decisions and bold actions moved him steadily up the chain of command. Where do you start with the hundreds of books about horatio nelson. He saw service in the west indies, in the baltic, and in canada. War broke out again with france in 180, and nelson was for many months on watch in the mediterranean. List of books and articles about horatio nelson online. Jun 12, 2009 admiral nelson pub, braunston, reopens under aegis of braunston manor the admiral nelson pub, halfway up the braunston lock flight, has slaked the thirsts of ten generations of canal users. Jan 22, 2019 honeyhurst farm dark lane little braunston braunston daventry northamptonshire nn11 7hj honeyhurst farm is a delightful home that hasnt been seen on the open market for over 46. It was originally a farm building and cows were milked where the restaurant is today and a. The existence of two other settlements, little braunston, now part of the existing village, and the now deserted braunston cleves 3, further complicates the picture. Horatio nelson nelson, viscount, 17581805, british admiral.
On october 20th 1805, the french and spanish fleets put to sea and off the southern coast of spain the battle of trafalgar took place. Mcguane, nelsons navy by david tudor davies, the trafal. Cows were milked where the restaurant is today, and there was a greengrocers shop in the skittle room opening onto the lock side. The new letters edited by colin white 525pp, boydell press. Bragborough stream on the left, to the admiral nelson by lock no. Nelson saw the beginning of the napoleonic wars as a commander, but his quick decisions. This was to be nelsons last and most famous victory. Nelson was promoted to vice admiral of the blue and in 1801 led the british fleet in an attack on the danish fleet off copenhagen. Seaview and the lead members of her crew, including the designer and builder of the submarine admiral harriman nelson richard basehart, and commander lee crane david hedison, who becomes the seaviews. The most famous of britains naval heroes, he is commemorated by the celebrated nelson column in trafalgar square, london.
My wife is originally from braunston, her father was hugely responsible for the marina in the 1980s and she often talked about going back to visit the famous admiral, we decided to venture to it one day and also a walk along the canal that she remembered so fondly. Vice admiral lord horatio nelson was perhaps the ultimate tragic. At the time of his death, he held numerous titles such as the most noble lord horatio nelson, viscount and baron nelson, of the nile and of burnham thorpe in the county of norfolk, baron nelson of the. Braunston is a village and civil parish in the county of northamptonshire, england. It has one class for each age group from reception to year 6, with the capacity for 30 children in each class. Great canalside bistro admiral nelson, braunston traveller.
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