Horsham District Council

10/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2024 06:25

Flag raised for Trafalgar Day in Horsham

Flag raised for Trafalgar Day in Horsham

Published: 21 Oct 2024

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Nigel Emery today (21 October) raised The Royal Navy's white Ensign Flag at Park House in Horsham to mark Trafalgar Day, celebrating the Navy's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

On this day, The British Royal Navy defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 warships, thwarting Napoleon Bonaparte's attempt to invade Britain. The battle was a vital part of UK defence history and the maritime history of our country.