The Annual Trafalgar Night Dinner at HMS Nelson Wardroom
Saturday 21st October 2023

HMS Nelson Wardroom, Queen Street, Portsmouth

Saturday 21 October 2023 Times: 1730—2230+

The Trustees of The 1805 Club are delighted to invite Members and their guests back to the historic venue of HMS NELSON WARDROOM for our annual flagship event: a splendid evening to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and to commemorate the death of Admiral Lord Nelson and all those who fell with him, of whichever nation.

Our Guest of Honour will be Captain the Right Honourable PENNY MORDAUNT MP RNR, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons.

Reservations may be requested via the Club Secretary on secretary@1805club.org, with the subject line TND2023.The cost will be £135.00 sterling, or US$170.00, per person.

We consider that this represents excellent value for all attending, as well as being part of a prime fund-raising element for the Club’s projects. Members may bring guests.

Wreath laying at the tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson
Friday 20th October 2023

11.00am - St Paul's Cathedral, London

The wreath laying at the tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson in the Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

This year the readings will be done by Sea Cadets but as usual there will be wreaths laid on behalf of various organisations and The 1805 Club always features in this.

The event is simple but very touching. It was devised by our former Chairman Peter Warwick in collaboration with the Cathedral authorities, and Club members are warmly encouraged to attend. There is no charge.

To receive further details and confirm your attendance, please contact Louise Grainger, Deputy Events Coordinator St Paul's Cathedral, on lgrainger@stpaulscathedral.org.uk.

AGM and Members’ Day
Saturday 17th June 2023

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At 1030 on Saturday 17 June 2023, Members of the Club and their guests are warmly invited to attend the Club’s AGM and Members’ Day, in the Princess Royal Gallery of the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). A light lunch is included and will be followed by an expert lecture from Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director- General of the NMRN.

The Historic Unveiling of Our Cornwallis Memorial
Friday 16th June 2023

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We are very happy indeed to invite all Members and their guests to attend the Unveiling of our Memorial (created in close and friendly collaboration with the Milford-on-Sea Historic Records Society) to Admiral the Honourable Sir William Cornwallis, taking place on the morning of Friday 16 June 2023.

That evening, commencing at 1900, there will be a ‘Semi-Formal Dinner’ in the Nelson Lounge of the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth (RMC): a smart casual three-course dinner with wine, offering another enjoyable social occasion for Members and guests.

Members staying at the RMC will benefit from a 10% reduction on rack rate for their accommodation costs. The ‘Semi-Formal Dinner’ is open to ALL Members and guests of the Club, whether staying in the RMC or not.