A tribute to Norfolk's
greatest hero

It is more than two centuries since Norfolk-born Horatio Nelson earned his place in history with his victory and death at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar.

As recently as 2005 saw the culmination of the Nelson Decade, celebrating his life and times and September 2008 sees more celebrations on the 250th Anniversary of his 1758 birth at Burnham Thorpe, North Norfolk. Read more

Nelson famously said: 'I am myself a Norfolk man... and glory in being so.'

Here we pay tribute to Norfolk's own hero, Horatio Nelson, with features on his life, his passionate relationship with Lady Emma Hamilton, his battles and his beloved county of Norfolk.

Our timeline tracks his progress, from his birth in 1758, through his formative years as a 13 year old and his first Navy posting, following his progress through the ranks and the events that would lead to him becoming 'a man of history' and onwards to his victory and death at the Battle of Trafalgar read more