How We Celebrated Trafalgar 200

Admiral Lord Nelson, who lost his life on board HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st 1805.

Picture ©National Maritime Museum

Time For Greenwich offered our clients the opportunity to be at the heart of the Trafalgar 200 celebrations in 2005.

2005 marked the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the truly Great Britons, Admiral Lord Nelson, who died as a result of wounds sustained during his historic victory off Cape Trafalgar on October 21st 1805.

It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate a momentous occasion in our nation's history, and we made sure our clients enjoyed events to remember.

Memorable Events with a Historical Theme

At all our Trafalgar 200 events we offered a winning combination of fascinating history and entertainment, delicious food, memorable surroundings and enjoyable company. We've described them below as great examples of our ability to offer events closely tailored to a specific theme.

Feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive and complimentary.

If you would like us to arrange an event for you and your clients, whether for business or for pleasure, formal or informal, no expense spared or value for money, just call Malcolm Godfrey on 07739 462156 (mobile) for a no-obligation chat. Our Case Studies section includes many other exciting events.

The Eve of the Battle Dinner on the famous Cutty Sark - Thursday 20th October 2005

The world famous clipper ship Cutty Sark permanently displayed in dry dock at Greenwich.

Picture ©Time For Greenwich

To mark SeaBritain and the 200th anniversary of the death of Nelson, The Cutty Sark Trust offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Dining on board the world famous Cutty Sark whilst reliving, with audiovisuals, the atmosphere of the Eve of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Sea cadets attired in Nelsonian dress stood to attention as the guests arrived, whilst their colleagues piped them aboard. 'Up Spirits', with a sensible measure of naval rum in hand, our guests mingled with other distinguished guests.

The Bosun's Call signalled a delicious and traditional meal interspersed with readings and audio recreations of Nelson's last hours.

This fabulous evening event included all wine, rum, starter, main course, desert, coffee and entertainment, plus a charity auction with amazing Lots in aid of the conservation appeal to preserve and improve access to the great clipper ship Cutty Sark.

Venue: The Cutty Sark, Greenwich

The Thames Nelson Flotilla - Friday 16th September 2005

The Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich, the starting point for Admiral Lord Nelson's funeral procession along the Thames.

Picture ©Time For Greenwich

London commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson with a re-enactment of Nelson's Funeral Procession.

We offered hospitality at a riverside venue to see the flotilla assemble off Greenwich. The package included mid-morning coffee and pastries as guests assembled from 10.30am. Hosts were on hand to inform guests about the background and detail of the procession and to entertain with historical anecdotes about Nelson and his Navy.

'Up Spirits' (Pre lunch drinks) were served from midday and a 3 course lunch with wine and port followed from 1pm. The lunch concluded with a short address and a toast to the Immortal Memory of Lord Nelson after which guests were welcome to linger over coffee and soak up the atmosphere of the historic day.

Venue: The Ahoy Centre, a bright new venue close to the heart of Historic Maritime Deptford and Greenwich

The Trafalgar Night Party - Friday 21st October 2005

HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, is preserved at the Historic Dockyards at Portsmouth.

Picture ©Time For Greenwich

We offered a unique opportunity to be a part of history, and partake in what was probably the biggest nationwide celebration since the Millennium.

The inspiration for this event was the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Lord Nelson's greatest victory. In the very dockyard where Nelson joined his first ship as a midshipman and his famous flagship HMS Victory was built, our guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the Mast House hosted by guides who informed guests about the history of Chatham Historic Dockyard. An informal buffet meal was provided, with unlimited complimentary wine. Our guests then enjoyed prime reserved seating for the 'Battle of Trafalgar Performance'. During the interval hot and cold soft drinks were served with a choice of brandy or liqueur.

The 'Battle of Trafalgar Performance' marked the victory of the Royal Navy at the great battle off Cape Trafalgar in 1805, recognised the role played by Admiral Lord Nelson and remembered his ultimate sacrifice. The performance conveyed a real sense of the Naval Custom alongside superb music with a 'Last Night of the Proms' atmosphere. The grand 'finale' took place at 10.15pm with a spectacular fireworks display over the river Medway next to the Dockyard.

Venue: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Number 5 Boat Slip

Pickle Night Dinner - Thursday 3rd November 2005

HM Schooner Pickle at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Picture ©Warwick Leadlay Gallery

A new addition to the London Social calendar, 'Pickle Night' at the Trafalgar Tavern marked the anniversary of HM Schooner Pickle returning to England with the news of the victory at Trafalgar and Nelson's Death.

Our guests enjoyed a 4 course black tie dinner with Traditional Roast Beef, Ships of The Line, Drinks Reception, Wine at Table, Decanters to 'Pass the Port', Readings and Music.

The Guest of Honour was Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB BA, the last Admiral President of the Royal Naval College Greenwich, who gave a short address and proposed a toast to the 'Immortal Memory'.

Venue: The Nelson Room, Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich

More Case Studies

Visit our Case Studies section for more examples of typical Time For Greenwich events.

Planning an event?

We'd be delighted to discuss your requirements for an event especially for you and your clients. Whatever the occasion, from a simple business lunch for a small group to a large event with many hundreds of guests, we have the experience and the skills to make it happen.

Don't hesitate to call Malcolm Godfrey on 07739 462156 (mobile) for a no-obligation preliminary discussion.