Chichester in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Admirals Lord Horatio Nelson and Sir George Murray
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025
1. Admirals Lord Horatio Nelson and Sir George Murray Marker
He rose swiftly through the ranks and first served under Admiral Nelson in 1801 when the two men became close friends. Murray was Nelson's Captain of the Fleet but had to miss the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 as he was sorting out the estate of his late father-in-law. Had he been there it is likely he would have been at Nelson's side when he died rather than Hardy.
Murray was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1804 and in 1806 built himself a large house in North Street, on the corner of Guildhall Street. Murray became Mayor of Chichester in 1815, the year he was knighted, and died in his native city in 1819.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to create a sculpture of Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's greats, and Sir George Murray, a true Chichester hero"
-- Vincent Gray MAcert MRSS
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 50° 50.26′ N, 0° 46.727′ W. Marker is in Chichester, England, in West Sussex. It is on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 North St, Chichester, England PO19, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Council House and Assembly Room (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025
2. Nelson and Murray Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
