Flags hoisted in Nelson Gardens to honour Lord Nelson
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| Date Photo Taken | 21st October 1955 |
|---|---|
| Area | Merton |
| Copyright 1 | Croydon Times |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_Events_R_Z_59-2 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Viscount Horatio Nelson lived in Merton between 1801 and 1805, sharing a property called Merton Place with Emma Hamilton and her husband Sir William Hamilton. To commemorate this local association, and Nelson's prowess as a naval commander, Merton schoolchidren have traditionally raised special flags as a mark of respect on Trafalgar Day. |
