Exhibitions

14th September 2005 - 20th February 2006

Open
Monday & Friday 10am - 4pm

Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Adults £1.50 Concession £1.30

Young Person (4-16) £1.00 Under 4's free.

Admission free with general museum entrance

The Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life is currently hosting an exhibition about the way in which Admiral Lord Nelson’s death at the height of his fame and glory was used to transform him into an Immortal Hero. Amongst the objects on display is the funeral drape that formed part of the carriage that Nelson’s coffin was placed on for his funeral procession in January 1806. The majority of objects are from the Norfolk Museums Service, with loans from private collectors and the Norfolk Nelson Museum, and only one or two are usually on display so this is a rare chance to see these collections.

One of the key stories in the exhibition is the development of the Nelson Monument. On display is the ceremonial trowel used in 1817 to lay the foundation stone.

There is also the original architect’s model of the Monument that was paraded by sailors all the way from the Town Hall on that day. They lead a procession of dignitaries including the members of the sub-committee that set up the plans for the building and whose names are inscribed on the East face of the plinth. These objects relating to the Monument, along with relics of the Nelson Legend such as strands of Nelson’s hair, segments of sailcloth from HMS Victory and commemorative objects serve to illustrate the impact the death of Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar had on Georgian Britain.

Death of a Hero is on until February 20th 2006. The exhibition is free to visitors to Time and Tide or you can buy a ticket to see this exhibition and the Open See exhibition of artworks inspired by the sea for only £1.50. Time and Tide is now open all year round weekdays from 10-4 and weekends 12-4 so there is plenty of opportunity to see this exhibition.