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How can
I find out more about Nelson?
How tall is Nelson's column?
How did the news about Nelson's death get back to England?
How can
I find out more about Nelson?
Apart from looking on the internet one of the best ways is through your local
library. Some libraries will let you photocopy pictures and text from the books
but you will need to check with them first. You could try your school library
too and your librarian and history teacher should be able to help you. Always
make sure you have a notebook and pen handy when you look at books so you can
jot down other ideas and notes as you go along. Look out for television programmes
and articles in newspapers as well.
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How
tall is Nelson's Column?
Nelson's Column is approximately 50.8m high (165') including the statue of Nelson
himself which stands some 5.35m (17'4)
Read some Victorian articles about Nelson's Column at http://www.victorianlondon.org/buildings/nelson.htm
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How
did the news about Nelson's death get back to England?
The news was brought back to England by the schooner Pickle. Pickle landed at
Falmouth in Cornwall and a Lieutentant named Lapeontiere then took a post-chaise
to The Admiralty in London.
You
can read a more detailed account of the event from this link
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