Coffee morning guests revisit the Battle of Trafalgar

Grimsby’s successful coffee mornings continue, with those at the latest one fascinated by the story of the Battle of Trafalger in 1805, hearing not only of the ships and men who fought with Nelson, but also the connection of Lincolnshire sailors and marines.

Lots of detail was well presented by Tony Barrett, who served in the Royal Navy and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of  naval history. Tony brought a selection of naval swords, replica medals, and a presentation case with actual parts of HMS Victory, with replica newspapers of the time.