On this day.

[Union Jack]

When England sets her banner forth
And bids her armour shine,
She'll not forget the famous North,
The lads of moor and Tyne;
And when the loving-cup's in hand
And Honour leads the cry,
They know not old Northumberland
Who'll pass her memory by.

When Nelson sailed for Trafalgar
With all his country's best,
He held them dear as brothers are,
But one beyond the rest.
For when the fleet with heroes manned
To clear the decks began,
The boast of old Northumberland
He sent to lead the van.

Himself by Victory's bulwark stood
And cheered to see the sight;
'That noble fellow Collingwood,
How bold he goes to fight!'
Love, that the league of Ocean spanned,
Heard him face to face;
'What would he give, Northumberland,
To share our pride of place?'

The flag that goes the world around
And flaps on every breeze
Has never gladdened fairer ground
Or kinder hearts than these.
So when the loving-cup's in hand
And Honour leads the cry,
They know not old Northumberland
Who'll pass her memory by.

Sir Henry Newbolt

I wont publish the account as it is well known to many but here is the wiki link for those who would read more;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trafalgar

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Happy Trafalgar day Neil.



Rob.

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Only just spotted this one Dave.
I will move it to the on this day sticky for you.
Rob.

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On this day in 1796.

2nd August 1796



To Fanny: ‘I will relate an anecdote, all vanity to myself, but you will partake of it: A person sent me a letter, and directed as follows, ‘Horatio Nelson, Genoa’. On being asked how he could direct in such a manner, his answer, in a large party, was, “Sir, there is but one Horatio Nelson in the world.” The letter certainly came immediately . . . I am known throughout Italy; not a kingdom or a state where my name will be forgotten. This is my Gazette.