Your questions answered… What kind of subjects can I portray in my photograph or artwork? We are looking for images that would make a great ‘Postcard from The Trafalgar Way’, the historic route taken by Lt. John Richards Lapenotiere from Falmouth The Trafalgar Way is Britain’s first national to London. Whether it is a countryside view or townscape, historic carriage route, and it tells an epic a detail of a building, a picture of wildlife, or a modern story! It traces the 271-mile journey taken by scene of people or events it should feature a scene on or close to The Trafalgar Way route. the messenger after The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, travelling overland from Falmouth How close to The Trafalgar Way does Art & to London in a relay of horses and carriages the subject of my picture have to be? following the highways of the day. Our guideline is to keep within a couple of miles of Now it’s your turn to discover The Trafalgar Way and The Trafalgar Way route which you can check out on our Photography explore the countryside, villages and urban landscapes online interactive map – see thetrafalgarway.org/the- which give it its character. Choose a location on or close trafalgar-way-map. There is some leeway, but the closer to the route and pick an eye‑catching scene or feature. to The Trafalgar Way the better! For more details on this Then send us a stunning photograph or create a painting, please go to our website. Competition sketch or other two‑dimensional artwork to showcase When you submit your image you will be asked to enter your chosen location in a Postcard from The Trafalgar Way. some information indicating the location of your subject 2020/21 matter. You could win up to £1000, travel to London for a I don’t live anywhere near The Trafalgar Way special ceremony, be part of a travelling exhibition – can I enter this competition? and be awarded a whole host of other exciting prizes! Win up to As long as you are a UK resident you can enter the Find out the history and detailed route of The Trafalgar competition. If you cannot physically travel to the route Way at thetrafalgarway.org. Here you can also find route then the best option is to create a painting or other £1000 descriptions mentioning example features and some two‑dimensional artwork based on a feature or subject & many more photographs to inspire you. on or close to the Trafalgar Way route, using your imagination or a bit of research. prizes For full competition guidelines and FAQ, visit thetrafalgarway.org/postcards Our sponsors For ages 7 to adult The closing date for entries is 16th April 2021 So start exploring and get creating! The 1805 Club Francis Frith Treasure Trails 1805club.org francisfrith.com treasuretrails.co.uk Hammersmith Brentford How to enter & Chiswick Kensington Hounslow Canada House Staines Entries must be submitted online as digital files using N Egham The Postcards from The Trafalgar Way competition site Bagshot at thetrafalgarway.awardsplatform.com. You will need to Admiralty, register first (once only) but may then submit multiple Andover London Camberley entries. Adults may enter on behalf of children up to 16, Salisbury Hartfordbridge Overton Basingstoke or children may register themselves with adult contact Woodyates details. Tedburn St Mary Honiton Nadderwater Wilmington Crockernwell Blandford Entrants should be in one of the following age categories Exeter Kilmington Forum Sticklepath Axminster st Clyst on the 1 September 2020: Okehampton Honiton Bridport Lifton Age 7‑11 Dorchester Age 12‑16 Bridestowe Launceston Age 17 & above Bodmin Plymouth A person with parental responsibility must accept Fraddon the terms and conditions of entry on behalf of a child. Truro For the full list of terms and conditions please visit Perranwell Penryn thetrafalgarway.org/competition-termsandconditions- Falmouth postcards2020. School Entries FROM CAPE PrizesTRAFALGAR The Peter Warwick Memorial Trophy is an additional For details on how teachers can submit multiple prize worth £1000 and will be awarded to the best entry entries in the Age 7–11 age category please see Over 30 fantastic prizes and trophies available, in any age category submitted by a current or past thetrafalgarway.org/postcards-school-entries. total value estimated around £10,000. serving member of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines, The following prizes will be awarded in both Art and including the Fleet Air Arm and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Photography categories: Naval or Royal Marine Reserve, a member of a Royal Naval Association, or a Sea Cadet, Marine Cadet or Sea Scout. PLUS The John Richards Lapenotiere Trophy and £500 will £250 Ages 7‑11 be awarded to the entry by a resident in one of the eight counties of The Trafalgar Way which, in the judges’ All ages plus a special awards ceremony in London including opinion, most aptly captures the essence of The Trafalgar travel and accommodation All ages Way story in a postcard image. The eight counties are and a Treasure Trails voucher Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey, worth £9.99 Berkshire and Greater London. £500 Ages 12‑16 PLUS £25 plus a special awards First prize and trophy winners in all categories win tickets ceremony in London including plus a jigsaw, to a prize ceremony in London including travel and travel and accommodation Entry fees mug and £10 accommodation where appropriate. and a Treasure Trails voucher tea‑towel plus a tea‑ worth £9.99 Age 7 to 11 – FREE bearing towel bearing For a full list of prizes please visit Age 12 to 16 – FREE your design your design thetrafalgarway.org/trophies-and-prizes from Francis £1000 Ages 17+ from Francis Age 17 & above – £5 per entry Frith, and plus a special awards Frith, and Multiple entries are permitted. Entry fees support the a Treasure ceremony in London including a Treasure All winning and highly commended entries may be considered for display at future 1805 Club events. They will also be considered for a touring work of The Trafalgar Way and the 1805 Club. Trails travel and accommodation Trails voucher and a Treasure Trails voucher voucher exhibition of Postcards from The Trafalgar Way proposed to take place from worth £9.99 worth £9.99 worth £9.99 Cornwall to London during 2021/22. The 1805 Club is a charity registered in England and Wales The Trafalgar Way reserves the right to use any entry for publicity purposes (No 1071871). All proceeds from this competition go to further promote The Trafalgar Way and the competition itself. See full directly to The 1805 Club for the continued promotion and In addition there is a special Schools Prize in the age Terms and Conditions of entry on The Trafalgar Way website. development of The Trafalgar Way for future generations. 7 to 11 category..