Previous events by The 1805 Club

The following is a selection of some of the Club's past events. Events are a very important part of the Club's activities since they help to further its conservation activities by raising its overall profile and are the ideal way for members to get together, discuss their common interests and enjoy themselves. Members can now discuss these events and other activities in the Discussion Forum.


Saturday, 5 July: The Bayntun Fundraising Dinner held at The Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth

Henry Bayntun, captain of HMS Leviathan at Trafalgar, is buried at Weston near Bath, and his grave is in need of £3,000 worth of conservation work.  Nelson's own dining table was the centre-piece for this unique fund-raising dinner which was held in the Nelson Gallery at the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth, Hampshire.  

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Saturday, 7 June 2008 : A one-day conference at The Medical Society of London, 11 Chandos Street, London W1H 0EB

This one-day conference was based one. Anson's Voyage round the World and its Medical Aftermath. Full details of the conference available on-line.

June: Glorious First of June Weekend at Langar Hall.



Friday, 9 November 2007 : A Royal Celebration at Windsor Castle, Windsor

This unique and unforgettable event celebrated the delivery of the news of the Battle of Trafalgar by post-chaise to his Majesty King George III at Windsor Castle on 6th November 1805. The re-enactment and champagne reception, in the Queen's Guard Chamber at Windsor Castle was held in the presence of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh KG KT, who is seen at the left of the picture watching the arrival of the post-chaise. The occasion was attended by 200 guests who were also celebrating the part the harness horse played during this period of history, highlighted by Lieutenant Lapenotiere's 267 mile, 37 hour journey from Falmouth to the Admiralty in London with Vice Admiral Collingwood's famous Trafalgar Dispatch.     

Saturday, 27 October 2007 : The 1805 Club Trafalgar Dinner, Newhouse, Salisbury

This very popular annual event was held for the 16th year at Newhouse, near Salisbury. The evening included a lecture by Professor Eric Grove on the Nelson legacy, a champagne reception, a fireworks display and a candle-lit dinner in the Ballroom. Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire was principal guest of honour and the 'Immortal Memory of Lord Nelson and all those who fell with him' was delivered by the chairman, Peter Warwick.

Saturday, 29 September 2007 : Nelson Legacy Conference, Portsmouth

The 1805 Club is a founder member of the Nelson Legacy Conference Series. The inaugural conference Following Nelson:Legacy in Warfare and Society was held at the Royal Naval Museum and was attended by the Series' patron Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. Afterwards a dinner for 90 guests was held on the lower gun deck of HMS Victory. The next conference in the series is in 2009.

Saturday, 2 June 2007 : The Glorious First of June Weekend, Langar Hall, Nottinghamshire

The weekend marked the 10th anniversary of the Garter Knight's Dinner organised by The 1805 Club at which the late Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin, the last naval Garter Knight, was guest of honour. The anniversary event included a reception and dinner at Langar Hall, which is the birthplace of Admiral Lord Howe, the first naval Garter Knight, a commemorative service at Langar's Church of St Andrew and a tour of Belvoir Castle, the private home of Their Graces the 11th Duke and Duchess of Richmond. As a climax, His Grace the Duke fired seven guns captured from the French.

Saturday, 21 April 2007 : Annual General Meeting, Greenwich, London

The meeting at the Old Royal Naval College was followed by The Annual Cecil Isaacson Memorial lecture, delivered this year by Justin Reay and entitled: To render an Effectual Service-Collingwood's Star Captains in Catalunya. The Cecil Isaacson Lectures are published in the Trafalgar Chronicle.  

Friday, 30 March - Sunday, 1 April 2007 : A Homage to all Heroes, Great Yarmouth

At the heart of this impressive weekend organised by The 1805 Club was the unveiling, by the Danish Defence Attache Captain Niels A K Olsen, of the first memorial to the Battle of Copenhagen erected in the UK. It pays homage to all the heroes of the battle and the inscription is written in Danish as well as English. This is the third new memorial created by The 1805 Club.

The weekend also featured a marvellous Civic Dinner in Great Yarmouth's impressive town hall, attended by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk and the Mayor of Great Yarmouth. The First Sea Lord was also represented. The Marine Society and Sea Cadets and local Marine Cadets provided a large parade prior to the moving Service of Thanksgiving at St Nicholas Church. 

Saturday, 2 September 2006 : A Summer's Day at Buckler's Hard, Hampshire

A fascinating day out at Buckler's Hard and Agamemnon Wood

  • A visit to the Agamemnon Trafalgar Wood for a special tree planting ceremony by The 1805 Club
  • Conducted tour of the historic village and maritime museum which exhibits Nelson's christening gown
  • Lecture "Shipbuilding in the 18th Century" by Brian Lavery, author of 'Nelson's Navy'
  • A leisurely boat trip along the Beaulieu River
  • Pimm's reception
  • Private buffet lunch and drinks at the Master Builder's House Hotel with use of terrace
  • Afternoon tea

Thursday, 17 August 2006 : The Lloyd's Nelson Collection, City of London

This privileged visit to Lloyd's, the last group event allowed, included:

  • A private view of The Lloyd's Nelson Collection
  • Permission to visit The Adam Room relocated from Bowood House
  • Drinks reception
  • A three course dinner with wine & coffee in The Old Library
  • A tour of the Lloyd's Underwriting Room - highlights include the Loss Book and Lutine Bell

Saturday, 10th - Sunday 11th June 2006 : 'Nelson's Monmouth'

This was a rare opportunity for members of The 1805 Club to visit the Monmouth of Nelson's time in the company of Mrs Anna Tribe, JP OBE, Nelson's great great great granddaughter and Mr Clive Richards CBE.

The weekend included a private visit the Nelson Museum Monmouth which holds one of the great collections of Nelsonia. Nelson and the Hamiltons toured the area in the summer of 1802 and during his visit to Monmouth Nelson left an enormous impression on the townsfolk; wherever he went he was feted. Many of the places they visited formed part of the Club's itinerary. A dinner was held on the Saturday evening.