Nelson Room A visit to the magnificent Painted Hall would not be complete without exploring the fascinating story of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's lying-in-state in the Nelson Room. On Christmas Eve 1805, on a cold night, the body of Lord Nelson arrived at Greenwich Hospital, now known as the Old Royal Naval College. A room that has a fascinating history connected to Lord Nelson is being relaunched after a major conservation project to renovate and reinterpret it.
Visitors to the Old Royal Naval College, in Greenwich, can now explore the Nelson Room where Lord Nelson's body was kept until it was moved to lie in state. This month, Head of Conservation at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Diana Davis, shares some exciting plans for Admiral Nelson's cabin as conservation works to the hull progress into Nelson's Sleeping Quarters in the Great Cabin area, located on the starboard side of the ship. The conservation considerations behind protecting Nelson's bed replica and cabin during The Big Repair In.
A room at Greenwich's Old Royal Naval College where Admiral Nelson's body was taken after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar has reopened to the public. A room in which Admiral Lord Nelson's body lay in state following his death has reopened to the public. The Nelson Room at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich was unveiled in late March following a year.
After you've explored the Painted Hall, venture into the Nelson Room to see Lord Nelson's lying-in-state. During this new audio-visual experience, you'll learn about Lord Nelson's life, his connection to Greenwich, his role in the Battle of Trafalgar and more. The Nelson Room, styled in Royal Navy blue with traditional wood panelling and decorative maritime paintings and artworks is the perfect space for intimate private gatherings or business meetings.
The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is relaunching the Nelson Room after a major conservation project to renovate and reinterpret this fascinating room off the Painted Hall which boasts a rich history as part of Nelson and the Old Royal Naval College's story. The Nelson Room restoration follows the award. The Nelson Room is a small room in Greenwich, but it has a big place in British history.
On Christmas Eve 1805, on a cold night, the body of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson arrived at Greenwich Hospital, now known as the Old Royal Naval College. Following his death during the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October, his body had been brought back to England aboard HMS Victory in a casket of spirits. A collection of pictures, memorabilia, and books related to the life, times, and achievements of Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805) is now on display in a newly refurbished Morning Room in Admiral's House at the Old Royal Naval College.
