Axminster in Devon, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Trafalgar Way
— Axminster —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018
1. The Trafalgar Way Marker
Axminster - 9th 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 4 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 9th such change was made at Axminster early on 5th November at a cost of one pound eleven shillings and sevenpence.
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
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to honor the
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° 46.948′ N, 2° 59.893′ W. Marker is in Axminster, England, in Devon. Marker is at the intersection of Victoria Place and West Street, on the right when traveling west on Victoria Place. Located on the Trinity House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Victoria Place, Axminster, England EX13 5NQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jubilee of Queen Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); Axminster War Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abbeyfield (about 120 meters away); The Old Carpet Factory (about 120 meters away); Law Chambers (about 120 meters away); Rose Cottage (about 120 meters away); Cattle Market (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named The Trafalgar Way (approx. 2.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Axminster.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018
2. The Trafalgar Way Marker
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 200 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
