An image of the Battle of Trafalgar by Nicholas Pocock from The National Maritime Museum
  • Date: 10th November 2025 - 14th February 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Medway Archives Centre (MAC), 32 Bryant Road
    Strood
    ME2 3EP
  • Time: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free to view

One of the treasures held at Medway Archives Centre is a manuscript by Robert Sands.

It is an account of his experience on board HMS Temeraire at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Call in to discover more about this young man from Medway, who was at one of the most famous battles in naval history. 

The display runs until Saturday 14 February 2026 during our opening hours:

  • Monday: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm 

Please note Medway Archives Centre will be closed for Collections Care from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026.