PRESS INVITATION / PHOTO CALL - Buckler’s Hard in Beaulieu January 22, 2010

Hampshire County Council is launching ‘Nelson’s Trail’ at Buckler’s Hard in Beaulieu as part of the culture-all campaign. The culture-all campaign is focusing on ‘Defence of the Realm’ throughout January and Nelson’s Trail follows some of the county’s most famous landmarks linked to Britain’s greatest naval hero, Lord Nelson.

A re-enactment group from the Groundlings Theatre Company will provide entertainment throughout the morning and act out scenes from Nelson’s most famous battles.

You are invited to:

o Photograph the re-enactment group and general public who come along in Nelson-themed fancy dress
o Interview with Hampshire County Council spokesperson
o Explore the village where ships for ‘Nelson’s navy’ were built
o Learn about Nelson’s adventures at The Maritime Museum

Date / Time

Friday 22 January 2010, 10am – noon

Location

The Maritime Museum, Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire,
SO42 7XB

Contact

To register your interest or for further information please contact Lucy Andrews (01962 893 910) or Matt Trace (01962 893 914): [email protected] /
[email protected]

Official Website: http://www.bucklershard.co.uk/bucklershard/index