3 of 12 August 2023 The 1805 Dispatches #23.04 Soon to be made available for sale: A fine figurehead representing Admiral of the Fleet Lord Howe, based on the original by Hellyers of Portsmouth and carved in pine at approximately 1/3 scale of the original. The admiral is depicted in flag officers’ full dress uniform and wearing the sash and star of the Order of the Garter, along with the chain of the larger Naval Gold Medal, as awarded for the Battle of the Glorious First of June. This figurehead was recently carved by member Andrew Peters, the last remaining full-time figurehead/ ship’s carver in the British Isles. LORD HOWE’S FIGUREHEAD On a pleasant day in mid July my family and I made a trip to the Church of All Saints in Burnham Thorpe. I could not holiday in north Norfolk without visiting the church which Nelson would have known as a boy. In its idyllic setting, one could imagine the quiet he and his siblings would have experienced – and perhaps broken! The church is light and spacious, and one can see where Nelson’s parents were buried in the Chancel. There is an attractive bust of the hero on the wall nearby, above which is a monument to his father, put up by his children, including Horatio. You can read more about the church at https://www.britainexpress.com/ counties/norfolk/churches/burnham-thorpe.htm I was surprised and pleased to see a poster commemorating some work done by The 1805 Club in 1996 to restore the tombs of some of Nelson’s relatives in the churchyard. This must be one of the earliest projects undertaken by the Club. A colourful set of display boards provide interesting information for visitors, and there are various souvenirs available to purchase – I bought a mug. The Nelson Society have an advertisement to attract members – should our Club do the same? All in all, a pleasant visit, and one I recommend to other members who can make the trip. GILLIAN KNIGHT IN BURNHAM THORPE All images by Gillian Knight, except: On the right: The Nelson Memorial Grand Parade, Old Portsmouth Taken by Ed. early on Sunday, 18 June 2023
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