Rock stars of the beetle world” that were found gnawing on the historic timbers of HMS Victory are on display to the public.

Upon the de-commissioning of the Boreas Nelson and his wife Fanny spent time in London and Bath after which, at the end of 1788, they moved to Norfolk, to live with Nelson’s father at Burnham Thorpe.

The name is closely linked to the triumphant history of Admiral Nelson and the 19th century Royal Navy. Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge said: “HMS Agamemnon will play a vital role ...