TRINITY HOUSE TO HOST PRIVATE TOUR AS PART
OF WATERLOO ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Trinity House, the working home of theGeneral Lighthouse Authoritylocated on Tower Hill, will host a rare private tour and tea in conjunction with the Waterloo Association from2.45pm - 5pm on Monday, June 15^thas part of the 200^thanniversary celebrations of the Battle of Waterloo. A professional guide will conduct the tour of the House's many fascinating maritime artefacts and important paintings which include a full-length, life-size portrait by John Lucas of the Duke of Wellington commissioned to commemorate his position as Master of Trinity House from 1837 - 1852. It is not essential to subscribe to the Association to participate but members will be given priority if places become limited. A nominal charge of £10 will be levied on arrival and will include light refreshments.

Portrait of the Duke of Wellington by John Lucas

Interested members of the Association and members of the public are invited to contact Suzanne Brunt atsuzanne.brunt@talktalk.net  or call 01795 842992 to register a place as capacity is restricted.Please visitwww.waterloo200.org.uk andwww.waterlooassociation.org.ukfor more information about this and other events taking place as part of the celebrations.

About Trinity House:

Trinity House is one of London's most distinguished private event venues. Easily accessed by car or the underground, the elegance and airy spaciousness of the House possesses the ambience of a grand private residence and is an impressive setting for social and corporate occasions and memorable civil weddings.

Behind the building's imposing neo-classical façade, designed by Samuel Wyatt in 1794, are five graceful banqueting and conference rooms - The Library, The Court Room, The Pepys Room, Luncheon Room and Reading Room catering for board meetings, conferences, informal dinners, formal banqueting and weddings ranging in capacity from 10 to 130 places. The House's particularly beautiful Reception Hall, with its sweeping, twin-curved staircase, houses remarkable maritime artefacts that bear testament to the prominent role played by Trinity House in the nation's maritime history. To view a brief film of the House and its facilities, please visit:www.trinityhouse.co.uk/events

Additional Information:

The Corporation of Trinity Housewas incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514 to oversee the improvement of pilotage on the River Thames and manage the welfare of distressed seamen and their dependents. Today it serves the mariner as the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales and the Channel Islands, with responsibility for nearly 600 aids to navigation, from traditional aids such as lighthouses to the latest satellite navigation technology.

It is also the UK's largest-endowed maritime charity, wholly funded by its endowments, spending around £4m each year on its charitable activities including welfare of mariners, education and training, and the promotion of safety at sea. It is also a Deep Sea Pilotage Authority.

Please visitwww.trinityhouse.co.ukfor more information.