Horatio nelson nelson was a british naval commander and national hero, famous for his naval victories against the french during the napoleonic wars. Horatio nelson was born september 28, 1758, in burnham thorpe, norfolk england the sixth of eleven children. Where do you start with the hundreds of books about horatio nelson. The admiral nelson is a privately owned and family run canal side pub on the boarders of northamptonshire and warwickshire, situated on the grand union canal in the quaint village of braunston. Club walk from the admiral nelson, braunston rotary club. Admiral lord nelson in his own words library of naval biography. This book is nicely paced, informative and covers a very broad slice of history. The admiral nelson is a stunning canalside pub sitting on the grand union canal in braunston, daventry. The admiral nelson has a bit of a chequered history. Vice admiral lord horatio nelson was perhaps the ultimate tragic. Pasco suggested changing confides to expects which, being in the signal book, could be signalled by the use of a. This amazing canalside pub is up for sale coventrylive. Fires are currently roaring with the nippier weather settling in and this pub feels homely, warm and ever so welcoming. Braunston is situated just off the a45 main road and lies between the towns of rugby and daventry braunston is categorised by the office for national statistics as suburbs and small towns.
Braunston over the last couple of days a cutweb cutweb internet boating club minigig has been evolving based in the admiral nelson at braunston. But from the moment viceadmiral lord nelson was mortally. The attached menus are sample menus and are subject to change. Roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the war at sea in napoleonic times, and their latest book jack tar, looking at life in the navy in nelson.
In 2012 we held our first festival which was attended by approx. He was wounded in combat, losing sight in one eye in corsica. Naval and military history by horatio nelson and nicholas harris nicolas nov 10, 2011. I initially thought this new biography of lord nelson would be good, but it was. The walk will be along the canal side, then up to the church and through the village and back along footpaths to the admiral nelson. Rotary walk from the admiral nelson in braunston rotary. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. Eight books on the life and times of horatio nelson books. Braunston marina 2020 all you need to know before you go. It was originally a farm building and cows were milked where the restaurant is today and a green grocers shop which opened onto the lock side was where we have our skittles room now. Roy and lesley adkinss top 10 nelson books books the guardian. As only 4 walkers turned up in october, and its a really great walk, we thought that wed do it again to give more people a chance to enjoy it.
Mcguane, nelson s navy by david tudor davies, the trafal. Plenty of interest to see along the way at this time of year. Our first open golf competition held at hellidon lakes g. Bragborough stream on the left, to the admiral nelson by lock no.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Admiral nelson pub, braunston, reopens under aegis of braunston manor the admiral nelson pub, halfway up the braunston lock flight, has slaked the thirsts of ten generations of canal users. The admiral nelson hosts the annual music festival during august. The building itself dates back to 1730 and predates the canal. By 1800 lutwidge began to circulate a story that while the ship had been trapped in the ice, nelson had seen. When i passed by in march it was recently closed and boarded up, and a plaintive sign on the door said. Viceadmiral lord horatio nelson was perhaps the ultimate tragic. Come summer or winter this pub has something to offer. The guardian listed the admiral nelson as its winning tip in 10. The admiral nelson is a historic canal side pub, where you can enjoy excellent food in beautiful surroundings.
Welcome to the admiral nelson music festival website for our 6th annual event. The admiral nelson music festival faq braunston home. Rumoured to be haunted, the admiral nelson is a free house located on the banks of the grand union canal. It has a population of just under 2000, and is situated just off the a45 main road and lies between the towns of rugby and daventry, and is right on the border of neighbouring warwickshire. At braunston turn, the beautiful pair of castiron bridges with low graceful arches stand as proof that materials such as iron and the technique of mass production need not result in ugliness. Admiral nelson pub, braunston, reopens under aegis of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Feb 28, 2012 braunston is a village and civil parish in the county of northamptonshire, england. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times and please be responsible for any fowling. Admiral nelson open golf competition 1st september 2019. The work was completed in 1834 and worked perfectly when the canal at braunston was a. Domesday book in 1086 and there are historical references to the village as far back. Starting at the green in braunston the first part of our walk takes us along the high. Roy and lesley adkinss top 10 nelson books books the. The minigig is where cutwebbers, posting on the cutweb internet site, find themselves by chance in the same neighbourhood and plan an impromptu get together in a pub of course. The main village of braunston is situated on a hill above the road and the canals. Destined to be the definitive account of horatio nelsons life for generations, the dazzling. The very cosy interior is supplied with a pile of foodie books by an enormous fireplace. Roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the war at sea in napoleonic times, and their latest book jack tar, looking at life in the navy in nelsons.
His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive british naval victories, particularly during the napoleonic wars. Our restaurant and bar menus are renewed seasonally. The admiral nelson events braunston northamptonshire. We have a great menu for you to choose from that is full of pub classics to suit every palate. Roy and lesley adkinss many books include trafalgar, which tells the story of the. The admiral nelson music festival is a one day event and will start at 12. Eight books on the life and times of horatio nelson. Braunston is a village and civil parish in the county of northamptonshire, england. Honeyhurst farm dark lane little braunston braunston daventry northamptonshire nn11 7hj honeyhurst farm is a delightful home that hasnt been seen on the open market for over 46.
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