A very different Trafalgar Day to that which we have become accustomed over recent years.  As previously advised, events did take place, in one form or another and here are some of the highlights: HMS COLLINGWOOD: Captain Catherine Jordan RN,…

UPDATE TO THE ORIGINAL SIGNAL BELOW: Lt Penny completed her alloted 207 ascents and descents of her home stairs (26 steps) in 1 hr  54 mins 40 secs. Lt Stewart completed his alloted 336 ascents and descents of his home…

Due to prevailing circumstances, the Collingwood Society programme of events continues to be suspended. The trustees are in contact with each other and are continuing to monitor the COVID situation, especially as Winter approaches.  We will keep you advised further…

ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, LONDON:     (L)  Society Representative at St Paul’s, Ian Wallace, with family members Judy and Jenny Collingwood, plus Chris Hawkes. (R) Family and Society floral tributes. (Thanks to Ian Wallace for the images)   COLLINGWOOD MONUMENT, TYNEMOUTH:    …

Saturday 21st May 2016:  Paxton House, Northumberland: The Society’s Summer outing took us to Paxton House, west of Berwick-upon-Tweed.  An impressive country house and estate completed in 1763, the house held circumstantial connections with Admiral Collingwood, in addition to an…

HMS COLLINGWOOD Open Day 2016 The Chairman received an invitation to attend this year’s Open Day at HMS COLLINGWOOD, the Royal Navy’s training establishment and home to the Maritime Warfare School in Fareham, Hampshire.  Unable to make the journey at…