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The state funeral of Lord Nelson, 5-9 January 1806, Funeral service |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: B2019 |
| Description: Nelson's coffin lies on a catafalque directly beneath the dome. Around it are thousands of spectators in specially erected stands. A huge lantern made for the occasion with 130 individual lamps lights the scene. Captured French and Spanish ensigns hang from the galleries. |
| Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin |
| Date: 1806 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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