TRAFALGAR DAY EVENTS 2024
Sunday 20th Oct2.30pm | Gateshead | St Mary’s Churchyard | Annual commemoration of John William Trotter, Master of HMS LEVIATHAN at the Battle of Trafalgar, who is buried in the churchyard. Public event. Refreshments available. |
Mon 21st Oct9.30am | Newcastle | St Nicholas’ Cathedral | Annual short commemorative service at the Collingwood bust in the rear of the Church. Public event. |
Mon 21st Oct11.30am | Tynemouth | Collingwood Monument | Annual ‘Toast the Admiral’ event, hosted by North Tyneside Council. Public event. Free grog. |
Mon 21st Oct11.45am | Morpeth | Town Hall (Butter Market), thereafter at The Stanners. | Annual short service at the Collingwood bust, followed by a toast, accompanied by the sound of the Town bells. This to be followed this year by the formal unveiling of the new Information Board at the Stanners (around 12.15pm). |
Mon 21st Oct10.45am | London | St Paul’s Cathedral | Annual service in the Nelson Chamber (close to the NW crypt door). Public event. |