The Trafalgar Way and John Richards Lapenotiere black plaque

Crockernwell, Devon, England, United Kingdom

The Trafalgar Way. Crockernwell - 6th post-horse change. On Monday 21st October 1805 the Royal Navy decisively defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar on the south west coast of Spain. This victory permanently removed the threat of invasion of England by the armies of Napoleo

n Bonaparte. The first official dispatches with the momentous news of the victory,and the death in action of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson,were carried on board H.M. Schooner PICKLE by her captain Lieutena

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