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Nelson exhibition in Yarmouth examines his private life

A new exhibition in Great Yarmouth is examining whether Admiral Lord Nelson was a philanderer or a family man.

Nelson infamously had an affair with Lady Emma Hamilton while still married to his wife Fanny.

The Nelson Museum's exhibition, which features items from his private life, will allow visitors to examine his life and draw their own conclusions.

Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe, north Norfolk, in 1758 and his most notable achievement was leading the British fleet to victory at Cape Trafalgar in 1805 - a battle which cost him his life.

As well as the fame he attained due to his military prowess, his private life also gained him notoriety during his lifetime....

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