A MODEL of Nelson’s Column has been been given to the National Maritime Museum.
The 6.5 metre tall model was part of the showjumping course during London 2012 where it was seen by millions of people on TV this summer.
It was built by Bob Ellis Equestrian Services and with the Olympics out of the way, it was presented to the National Maritime Museum in time for Trafalgar Day last weekend by British Showjumping.
Andrew Finding, Chief Executive of the British Equestrian Federation said “We are immensely proud of the achievements of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes throughout the Games of London 2102 and are delighted to dedicate part of one of the Olympic Games show jumps “Nelson’s Column” provided by our colleagues at British Showjumping, to the National Maritime Museum as a perpetual memory of an outstanding experience for us at Greenwich.
“In doing so we express our heartfelt thanks to the people of Greenwich and the National Maritime Museum for their tolerance and hospitality throughout London 2012. We are eternally grateful – thank you.”
Visitors to the National Maritime Museum can also see the coat that Admiral Lord Nelson wore at the Battle of Trafalgar, his blood-stained breeches and a lock of his hair.
