Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Trafalgar Way
— Launceston —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018
1. The Trafalgar Way Marker
Launceston - 4th Post-Horse Change
The first official despatches with the momentous news of the victory, and the death in action of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, were carried to England on board H. M. Schooner PICKLE by her captain Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere.
Lapenotiere landed at Falmouth on Monday 4th November 1805 and set out “express by post chaise” for London, following what is now The Trafalgar Way. He took some 37 hours to cover the 271 mile journey, changing horses 21 times. The 4th such change was made at Launceston that night at a cost of three pounds six shillings and sixpence.
Lapenotiere delivered his dispatches to the Admiralty at 1 a.m. on Wednesday 6th November. The news was passed to the Prime Minister and the King at once and special editions of newspapers were published later the same day to inform the nation.
to inaugurate The Trafalgar Way from Falmouth to London
and
to honor the men of
this page online
Erected 2005.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Trafalgar Way series list.
Location. 50° 38.191′ N, 4° 21.649′ W. Marker is in Launceston, England, in Cornwall. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Westgate Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street. Located on the White Hart Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Broad Street, Launceston, England PL15 8AL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Launceston War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Keep (within shouting distance of this marker); The development of the Castle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); South Gatehouse (about 120 meters away); The Gate (about 120 meters away); Shell Keep (about 120 meters away); The Earl’s Chamber (about 120 meters away); Moote Hall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Launceston.
Also see . . . The Trafalgar Way on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018
2. The White Hart Hotel
The Trafalgar Way Marker is at the right
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
