A direct descendant of one of the country's greatest naval heroes has given her seal of approval to an exhibition dedicated to him at Norwich Castle.
Nelson and Norfolk has been open since Saturday, July 28, and has given thousands of visitors an insight into the life of Admiral Lord Nelson.
And yesterday, the castle and exhibition received a special visitor as Admiral Lord Nelson's four times great-granddaughter, Mary Arthur, looked back at her heritage.
Although Mrs Arthur has visited many Nelson exhibitions, she says that she always discovers something new as each display portrays a different aspect of his life.
Mrs Arthur said: 'It has been really good and it is very diverse. What has really caught my eye and what I am most proud about, are the stories about his generosity.
'He always gave credit where credit was due and he was always thinking about his men and it really comes out in this exhibition.'
Admiral Lord Nelson gave all those under his command a medal, rather than just the officers.
Not only is the 59-year-old a direct descendant of Lord Nelson, but she also shares his birthday, 200 years to the day he was born.
'Although I have seen a lot of the items before, there are a few things that have stood out - like the hat that he gave to a friend's goddaughter that he wore at the Battle of Nile,' Mrs Arthur added. 'Also looking at his jacket he doesn't seem as short as they say. It's nice that they [The Castle] have emphasised his courage.'
Growing up in South Wales, in a home that has been in the family for more than 100 years, she recognised certain items as she walked around the exhibit.
One of those was a teapot, she said she recognised it from somewhere and realised it was from her mother's house and her brother must have donated it.
The exhibition is open until October 1 and offers a unique opportunity to view stories related to the naval hero, from his childhood in Burnham Thorpe to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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