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Leicestershire’s forgotten naval hero – Frank Abney Hastings… Maurice Abney Hastings at the exhibition about his adventurer forefather Frank Abney Hastings, at Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby. He was from landlocked Ashby (born at Willesley Hall) fought at Trafalgar, he was described as having the potential to be the next Nelson during his lifetime but…

Leicestershire’s forgotten naval hero – Frank Abney Hastings… Maurice Abney Hastings at the exhibition about his adventurer forefather Frank Abney Hastings, at Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby. He was from landlocked Ashby (born at Willesley Hall) fought at Trafalgar, he was described as having the potential to be the next Nelson during his lifetime but…

Leicestershire’s forgotten naval hero – Frank Abney Hastings… Maurice Abney Hastings at the exhibition about his adventurer forefather Frank Abney Hastings, at Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby. He was from landlocked Ashby (born at Willesley Hall) fought at Trafalgar, he was described as having the potential to be the next Nelson during his lifetime but…

Will Johnston has provided us with these fantastic shots of us at the exhibition.

The Greeks, then fighting for Independence, were pioneers in steam warships. In 1825 they ordered ‘Perseverance’ from Brent, Deptford & steam engines from Galloway, Smithfield.

Some early photos of the exhibition. We will be at the exhibition at various time but will certainly be there every Wednesday between 11 and 1 and every Saturday between 10:30 and 2.

Some early photos of the exhibition. We will be at the exhibition at various time but will certainly be there every Wednesday between 11 and 1 and every Saturday between 10:30 and

An exhibition called “Commander of the Karteria” will be held from 31st May until 1st July at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum. It will feature, amongst other things, models of the Karteria & Captain Franks duelling pistols!

An exhibition called “Commander of the Karteria”� will be held from 31st May until 1st July at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum. It will feature, amongst other things, models of the Karteria & Captain Franks duelling pistols!

An exhibition called “Commander of the Karteria”� will be held from 31st May until 1st July at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum. It will feature, amongst other things, models of the Karteria & Captain Franks duelling pistols!