The Trafalgar Day that was…
I’m very happy to see how much attention the Collingwood Society managed to gather for Old Cuddy (and the society as well) this Trafalgar Day!
For starters, here’s a report and a short video clip of
A Toast To Admiral Collingwood: Trafalgar Day Celebrated In Tynemouth And Newcastle
Dozens of people turned out in Tynemouth to raise a glass to Admiral Collingwood, a famous Newcastle navy officer, who fought alongside Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Courtesy the Collingwood Society, here are some pictures of the event:
Please also have a look at this entry on the blog of the Catholic Parish of Morpeth, with additional pictures of handsome sailors, grog and a prayer by Fr Lawrence.
TRAFALGAR DAY AT COLLINGWOOD HOUSE
This is my favourite contribution, though. It’s so lovely to see Morpeth and put faces to names.
Click to viewIn other news, Bounce was mentioned on Reddit. Quite clearly, this is the end of the world as we know it.
Having just returned from a trip to very northern shores in the wee hours of Trafalgar Day and not being in a very awake state (two words: fig vodka), I still managed to raise my glass for a toast to Admiral Collingwood, alas with a glass of vanilla-croissant-scented liquor. The alternative was cherry rum, so I hope you’ll forgive me. Next year, I hope I’ll manage something more dignified…
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