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Nelson Statue 200th Anniversary

A few stories exchanged (smile),

in the Wellington

L to R Frothblower, myself, must learn to smile, Chocks and Tacitus
 
Good to meet you all today and thanks for the compliment Frothy (I think).
For some reason I can't upload any pics
 
I am gutted I couldn't make it. I'm sitting here with a hot toddy trying to feel better. The photo's are lovely it looks like it all went like clockwork well done Stephen. I am glad you all had a good day!
 
I thought the band ( only youngsters) were terrific
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Have to agree with that.

I think the parade up New Street is really good.

Always tickles me to be right up the other end of New Street and see the look on people's faces (especially the children) when they first hear the band!!

T
 
I was saying in the pub that Nelson's ship Foudroyant was saved from the breaker's yard - refurbished - and then wrecked in a storm off Blackpool.

How ironic is that.

This is how she looked stranded on Blackpool Beach (1896)


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Dave - was it you saying how the timber from the old ships was reused in dozens of different way?

I've never seen it with my own eyes but I am told that the board room at Blackpool Football Club is panelled with timber from the Foudroyant.

T
 
Mark yes some old ships timbers in a mill in Wickham Dave
Excellent pic

Also in the Jolly Sailor Pub on the Hamble
 
Mark yes some old ships timbers in a mill in Wickham Dave
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Something I mean to follow up one day.

I was told that the shop front of Liberty's store in London - likewise - made of timber from one of the old sailing ships.

I really love this stuff!

T
 
This bit about ther Mill in Wickham

What distinguishes Chesapeake Mill is that the timbers inside are taken from the American frigate of the same name, which was captured by the British off Boston in 1813. For six years the Chesapeake served as a Royal Navy ship, then in 1819 she was broken up. One John Prior bought the timbers from the gun deck, and installed them in his new mill, where, held in check by iron trusses, they remain.
 
hi all
I remember the first time I saw nelson I would be about 6 yr's old I was with my dad down the bull ring market I think dad told me all about the great man and his deeds it was dull and raining "tipical 50's" and it seemed a very high statue to a little boy, some time later when in London with my dad & Mom I was in Trafalgar square and I started cry -ing when they calmed me down apparently I said I was crying because they had stolen the statue of Nelson from Brum and bought it to London and I thought very unfair.
regards
paul
 
Will post a few of the Band, but these two first, with the Band opposite Chocks and Frothblower
 
Excellent pictures Dave. Sorry I've not posted any but I still can't get any to upload from my pic's onto the forum for some strange reason
 
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