ix developed on the pierhead to see a good selection of Allied Warships and to learn of the extraordinary dedication and bravery of the Royal and Merchant Navy crews. They battled the elements and the U-boats to firstly ensure that our nation did not starve when we stood alone and then to build up the stocks of men and material required to launch D-Day. A history conference, band concerts, parades, Veteran events and finally a huge service at Liverpool Cathedral completed the programme for the weekend. Looking ahead to next year the naval family will become engaged in the start of the centennial commemorations of the First World War. This will be helped by the opening of the ‘Hear My Story’ (HMS) galleries at the NMRN in Portsmouth. Alongside the ‘Nelson’ and ‘Sailing Navy’ galleries, and of course, the Nation’s Flagship Victory, we have the opportunity to connect the centuries. Let us make sure that we do. Admiral Sir Jonathon Band ‘England Expects’, a Trafalgar centenary souvenir from 1905. Courtesy Private Collection.
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