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Wellington Collection (#35)

Wellington, a name that echoes through history with tales of triumph and valor

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington / Home / Turner

Wellington / Home / Turner
ARTHUR WELLESLEY DUKE of WELLINGTON Soldier and statesman in 1806

Background imageWellington Collection: Harriette Wilson / Col Lit

Harriette Wilson / Col Lit
HARRIETTE WILSON Courtesan and memoir writer, one of whose friends was the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Unhorsed 1829

Wellington Unhorsed 1829
The Duke of Wellington unhorsed - d---d accident ! d---d mess ! what a pickle ! d--n the cows !

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington / Wife of 1st D

Wellington / Wife of 1st D
CATHERINE PAKENHAM DUCHESS of WELLINGTON Kitty Wife of 1st Duke

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington / Parent Miniat

Wellington / Parent Miniat
Arthur Wellesley, duke of Wellington, soldier and statesman

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington on Horseback

Wellington on Horseback
Arthur Wellesley, duke of Wellington, soldier and statesman, on horseback in 1814

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Cartoon

Wellington Cartoon
THE WATERLOO COCK WOTs LOST HIS COURAGE - the Lord Mayor of London reproaches the Duke for his anti-reform attitude

Background imageWellington Collection: Lyceum Theatre / 1902

Lyceum Theatre / 1902
Originally built as a room for concerts and exhibitions in 1771, the Lyceum in Wellington Street, London became a theatre in 1794 by Dr Samuel Arnold

Background imageWellington Collection: Mid-Air Repair

Mid-Air Repair
American aviator Blackmore realises, while over Wellington, that his under- -carriage is malfunctioning, so he gets out and repairs it in mid-air !

Background imageWellington Collection: FUENTES D ONORO 1811

FUENTES D ONORO 1811
Battle of Fuentes d Onoro : Wellington manages to defeat Massena but comments If Boney had been there we would have been damnably licked

Background imageWellington Collection: Giuseppina Grassini

Giuseppina Grassini
GIUSEPPINA GRASSINI An opera singer, and the lover to two of the most famous men of her age, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellington Collection: Q. Victorias Writing

Q. Victorias Writing
Queen Victorias handwriting in a letter to Wellington

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Auckland Xprs

Wellington Auckland Xprs
The Wellington to Auckland Express, hauled by a K-type locomotive, crosses a viaduct

Background imageWellington Collection: Doffing Top Hat 1834

Doffing Top Hat 1834
Velvet D-B coat with broad M -cut collar, cut-away in a shallow curve, spurs, striped waistcoat, wool cloth & leather strapped pantaloons buttoning over the boots

Background imageWellington Collection: Fashionable Duellers

Fashionable Duellers
Pleated or cossack trousers (one pair strapped & striped), top boots, coats with roll collars, top hats, Wellington hat, blue coat braided & frogged with a stand collar

Background imageWellington Collection: Boy in Rainwear 1930

Boy in Rainwear 1930
A small boy is well protected against inclement weather in a long double-breasted waterproof coat, a hat with upturned brim & a pair of Wellington boots

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington, Vic & Albert

Wellington, Vic & Albert
The duke of Wellington presents a closed casket to Prince Arthur on his first birthday, to be opened on his coming of age. Arthur will be the duke of Connaught

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Praised

Wellington Praised
The duke of Wellington stands at the bar of the House of Commons to receive the congratulations of the Speaker on his victory at Vimiero, Peninsula campaign

Background imageWellington Collection: Auckland Nz

Auckland Nz
A paddle steamer enters the harbour of New Zealands principal seaport, originally the capital until superseded by Wellington : it is located on the North Island

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington & Pyrenees

Wellington & Pyrenees
Wellington crosses the Pyrenees from Spain into France : in his camp at night

Background imageWellington Collection: Man in Green Coat 1813

Man in Green Coat 1813
Green frock coat with velvet collar & unbuttoned cuff, short waistcoat with stand collar, white stock or cravat, Wellington pantaloons, pale grey top hat with green brim

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Enters Madrid

Wellington Enters Madrid
The Duke of Wellington enters Madrid at the head of the British army having driven the French out, and is welcomed by the Spanish citizens

Background imageWellington Collection: Prize Winners Bookplate

Prize Winners Bookplate
A prizewinners bookplate issued by Wellington school to R Ls Mansel for winning the mathematics prize. Alas, we shall never which book it was once attached to

Background imageWellington Collection: Angouleme at Bordeaux

Angouleme at Bordeaux
Louis-Antoine de Bourbon, duc d Angouleme, enters Bordeaux after the abdication of Napoleon. He solicits the protection of Wellington

Background imageWellington Collection: Battle of Fuentes Donoro

Battle of Fuentes Donoro
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN Battle of FUENTES DE ONORO Wellington defeats Massena, admitting If Boney had been there we would have been damnably licked !

Background imageWellington Collection: William IV & Wellington

William IV & Wellington
READING THE TIMES William IV with Wellington : both were strongly opposed to Reform, but Wellington refused to serve as Premier, saying Peel was the right man

Background imageWellington Collection: Duke Wellington / Rhodes

Duke Wellington / Rhodes
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Victoria and Albert with prince Arthur and his godfather, the Duke of Wellington, in 1850

Background imageWellington Collection: Gebhard Von Blucher / Mini

Gebhard Von Blucher / Mini
GEBHARD LEBERECHT VON BLUCHER Prince of Wahlstatt Prussian field marshal - aided Wellington in victory at Waterloo

Background imageWellington Collection: Duke Wellington / Leveque

Duke Wellington / Leveque
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke

Background imageWellington Collection: Harriet Arbuthnot

Harriet Arbuthnot
HARRIET ARBUTHNOT Wife of Charles Arbuthnot; mistress of the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellington Collection: Nz Troops to Boer War

Nz Troops to Boer War
Troops heading for South Africa, leave Wellington, New Zealand

Background imageWellington Collection: Evening Dress 1826

Evening Dress 1826
Short black cut-away coat with gigot sleeves, M -cut collar, white waistcoat, silk under- waistcoat, top hat, black pumps & Wellington pantaloons (buttoned at the calf)

Background imageWellington Collection: Brown Coat 1821

Brown Coat 1821
Wellington hat with spreading crown, blue silk cravat, brown frock coat with roll collar, kashmir under-waistcoat, light brown strapped pantaloons & red waistcoat with roll collar



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Wellington, a name that echoes through history with tales of triumph and valor. From the Battle of Waterloo to the equestrian portrait by Goya, this iconic figure has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The Battle of Waterloo, a turning point in European history, saw Wellington's strategic brilliance lead his troops to victory against Napoleon Bonaparte. The map of this historic battle, J020089, serves as a testament to Wellington's meticulous planning and unwavering determination. In the 19th-century Map of the Battle of Waterloo, we witness the clash between two titans - Wellington and Napoleon. This key document provides invaluable insights into their maneuvers and tactics during that fateful day in June 1815. As we delve deeper into Wellington's legacy, we encounter fascinating artifacts such as the Key to Waterloo Banquet N970007. This relic offers us a glimpse into the celebrations held in honor of Wellington's triumph at Waterloo. Dawe's masterpiece - Field Marshal Blucher N070506 - captures another crucial aspect of this historical event: collaboration. Blucher's support played an instrumental role in securing victory for Wellington's forces. Amidst these depictions lies Picture No. 11768937 – Duke Wellington / Paul Pry – showcasing both his military prowess and his more lighthearted side. It reminds us that even great leaders have moments where they can let loose and enjoy life beyond warfare. Leslie’s painting portrays Duke looking at busts of Napoleon N070535 brings forth intriguing questions about how he perceived his adversary after their epic confrontation on the battlefield. Copenhagen, Duke Of Wellington’s horse J050173 stands as a symbol not only for their unbreakable bond but also for their shared victories throughout countless campaigns together. Beyond battles and conquests lies Vickers 417 Wellington III employed by Bomber Command—an aircraft named after him—a testament to how deeply his name is etched in history.