Previous events by The 1805 Club

The 1805 Club and Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society
Friday 5th July 2019

The 1805 Club and Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society arranged a major ceremony for Admiral Cornwallis on 5th to the 6th July 2019.  To read more about Admiral Cornwallis please click  Cornwallis Remembered 1819–2019

A full report will be posted here and the next issue of the Kedge Anchor.

There is also an interesting video available showing many historical events which threatened the nation.

AGM and Members’ Day
Saturday 11th May 2019

The AGM and Members’ Day  was held once again at the East Indian Club in London.

The Cecil Isaacson Memorial Lecture was delivered by Tom Fremantle, entitled “King of New South Wales” which does not refer to George III but to the 3rd Governor of NSW, Captain P G King RN, and the role of the Navy in the founding of Australia 1787-1807.  

April 2019 – Hardy event
Tuesday 2nd April 2019

A full report on this event will be posted soon.

College of Arms, London
Wednesday 6th February 2019

An evening visit was arranged to visit the College of Arms in London.   This was well attended and proved to be an extremely interesting visit and enjoyed by all.

Wreath laying to the Immortal Memory – St Paul’s Cathedral, London
Sunday 6th January 2019

As last year, members have the opportunity to attend the formal wreath laying ceremony by the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff (or his representative) in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate the death of Admiral Lord Nelson.

The ceremony was designed by The 1805 Club in conjunction with the Royal Navy, Sea Cadet Corps and the Dean of St Paul’s. Wreaths will be laid by: The First Sea Lord or his Representative, The Royal Naval Association, The Sea Cadets Corps, and The Society for Nautical Research. 

After the official wreath laying ceremony, which will last about 15 minutes, there will be a short ceremony at the tomb of Admiral Lord Collingwood.

Full itinerary and details will be posted in the Kedge Anchor and can be obtained from the Member’s Secretary.