Hartley Wintney in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Trafalgar Way
Hartfordbridge - 18th Post-Horse Change
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, November 12, 2023
1. The Trafalgar Way Marker
On Monday 21st October 1805 the Royal Navy decisively defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar on the south west coast of Spain. This victory permanently removed the threat of invasion of England by the armies of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The first official dispatches 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 18th such change was made at Hartfordbridge on 5th November in the evening at a cost of one pound fifteen 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.
Erected 2005 by Hartley Wintney Parish Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
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Location. 51° 18.819′ N, 0° 53.456′ W. Marker is in Hartley Wintney, England, in Hampshire. Marker can be reached from Hartford Bridge. Marker is to the right before entering the White Lion Antiques Centre. The Centre is on the righthand side when traveling SouthWest on the A30, just before entering Hartley Wintney. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: White Lion Antiques Centre, Hartley Wintney, England RG27 8AE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Reverend William Addison VC (1883-1962) (approx. 7.1 kilometers away); Brigadier Manley James VC,DSO,MBE,MC (1896-1975) (approx. 7.2 kilometers away); Monk's Cottage (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Brigadier Manley Angell James VC DSO MBE MC (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); The Old Court (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); S F Cody 1867-1913 (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); The Wokingham Memorial Clinic (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); The Old 1776 Workhouse (approx. 11.3 kilometers away).
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, November 12, 2023
2. The Trafalgar Way Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, November 12, 2023
3. White Lion Antiques Centre
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
