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Napoleon, Nelson and the Knight

Napoleon, Nelson and the Knight

The Georgian era is often remembered through the series of wars which came to define the period, most notably the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) which revolutionised warfare and raged across the entire continent of Europe and beyond. The exhibition 'Napoleon, Nelson and the Knight' at Dumfries Museum showcases a selection of items connected to some of the most notable figures of the time, exploring the stories of the Four Knights of Eskdale, local men who rose to prominence during this time of great expansion of the British Empire.

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