St Paul's Cathedral have remembered Horatio Nelson today as He died 208 years ago today, there lies his tomb.
On this day 'England Expects' that every man should do His Duty. St Paul's Cathedral have remembered Horatio Nelson today as He died 208 years ago today, there lies his tomb. Here above is where Horatio Nelson fell to his death. We remember and honour the man who died today at the age of 47 years old. a month after his Birthday, October 1805.
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The fall of Horatio Nelson came about so suddenly, he was walking with Captain Hardy and giving orders to his men when the French had spotted him in the distance, Nelson always wanted to wear his medals and keep them on show as he was proud of what he had achieved. This was the last time sadly he was to wear his medals due to that second.....SHOT! and the second that musket ball came whistling through the clear innocent air of strife and murder that was the second someone fell to the floor with great pain and sorrow. Hardy looked around for Nelson as he noticed he was no longer standing next to him. Who was he about to find but his dear friend and colleague.
The battle commenced on October 21st 1805 and on this day Nelson's words were 'England expects that every man will do his duty'. Nelson watching from the deck from his HMS victory was the end to his war...... Nelson injured was carried down to the decks and in the distance was the sound of bangs..shooting and battle. Not to alarm the men on board Nelson had asked his men to cover his face with a cloth so no one would see him as this would cause great despair and grief. Nelson said to the doctor 'Doctor, I told you so.Doctor, I am gone. These were nelsons words as he was laid upon his bed. It was a horrible time especially for his close friend Hardy who stayed with him the whole time. Nelson's face had become pale and his body cold. But Nelson knew even though he was dying he knew that he had succeed and defeated the french and with his dying words he said 'thank God I have done my Duty'. May the Great God,
whom I worship, grant to my country and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great victory, and may no misconduct in any one, tarnish it and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet. for myself individually, I commit my life to Him who made me, and may His blessing light upon my endeavours for serving my country faithfully. To Him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen.Amen.Amen. “England expects…”
Last words before he was felled, ‘Mid the cannon roar and musketry, Of that cold October hell. Turning a blind eye to fear, As the enemy fleet began to loom, He sailed his brave eight hundred, Into the jaws of doom. And as the masts were cut away, And men were torn in two, While the maimed screamed and died on deck, The sniper’s bullet came too soon. Yet as he went towards the light, Deep beneath the waves, His final victory was well won, England, Horatio, has been saved. A hearty ahoy and welcome aboard to my page! I am very lucky to have met my other crew member Rae-Rae through her old blog while looking for other Nelson enthusiasts, and I am proud to say that as well as this site we also both look after a Facebook page called 'Horatio Times'. It is lovely to see so many people enjoying the page as much as we enjoy making it.
Since I have started putting up posts and finding out about Nelson my interest has grown stronger, and as you are aware tomorrow marks a very important and sadly final chapter in his Lordship's life. I will be posting blogs, videos and photos daily about Horatio and his times and will be back tomorrow to post some more. I now set sail and will return soon Goodbye for now |