An unmissable opportunity to hear military historian Paul O'Keeffe discuss key highlights from his vivid and visceral portrayal of the most famous naval battle in history.
The Travels Through Time Podcast Series is a mix of serious history and a playful parlour game. Each episode features an interview with one of the world’s leading historians or public figures. They are asked the question: “If you could travel back in time, what year would you like to visit?”
Join Paul as he and Peter travel back to key moments in early 1806 amid the ongoing fervour of the aftermath of Trafalgar...
- 9 January 1806 : Vice Admiral Nelson’s spectacular state funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral, the grandest ever held for a non‑royal figure.
- April 1806: A London theatre stages a dramatic re‑enactment of the battle, complete with miniature ships.
- 22 April 1806: The mysterious death of Vice Admiral Villeneuve, the defeated French admiral, found in his room at the Hôtel de la Patrie in Rennes. Although the inquest ruled suicide, Villeneuve had suffered seven stab wounds, raising the question: what really happened?
Join the conversation as history, storytelling and speculation combine to bring these extraordinary moments vividly to life.
Time: Thursday 7 May, 6.30 to 8pm
Tickets: £25 / 2 for £45