Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be ...

Most everyone in English high society seemed to know about the affair that Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral of the British Fleet, was carrying on with Emma, Lady Hamilton, a striking beauty—and the ...

Earlier that same year, Nelson was promoted to vice-admiral. Over the period 1794 to 1805, under Nelson's leadership, the Royal Navy proved its supremacy over the French. His most famous ...

The bill for Nelson's extravagant Worcester breakfast service arrived 1 week after his state funeral.In August 1802, the 19th century celebrities, Admiral Nelson and his mistress the beautiful ...

The Abbey collection contains one of the best likenesses of the great Admiral, Horatio, Viscount Nelson, who died at the battle of Trafalgar (off the south coast of Spain) on 21st October 1805. This ...

The name is closely linked to the triumphant history of Admiral Nelson and the 19th century Royal Navy. Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge said: “HMS Agamemnon will play a vital role ...