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"The Duke of Wellington: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the world of the illustrious Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Queen Anne intercedes from Sir Simon Burley, 1388 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Queen Anne intercedes from Sir Simon Burley, 1388 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Queen Anne intercedes from Sir Simon Burley, 1864. Queen Anne, (1366- 1394) bows on her knees in supplication for intercession with with Gloucester and Arundel for Sir Simon Burley

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Dragoons Rode Onwards, Smiting With Their Long, Glittering Swords, 1902

The Dragoons Rode Onwards, Smiting With Their Long, Glittering Swords, 1902. The Battle of Salamanca, (22 July 1811) was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Quatre Bras, 1902

The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Quatre Bras, 1902
The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Bay at Quatre Bras, 1902. After William Barnes Wollen (1857-1936). The Battle of Quatre Bras was fought on 16 June 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Family, 1628, (1904). Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst

George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Family, 1628, (1904). Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Family, 1628, (1904). Villiers was the favourite, and some claim, lover of King James I of England and one of the most rewarded royal courtiers in all history

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech

Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech
Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech

Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech
Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485) King of England

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech

Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech
Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485) who later ascended the throne as Richard III

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech

Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech
Banishment of Suffolk, c1860, (c1860). William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1396-1450) was banished for five years by Henry VI (1421-1471)

Background imageDuke Of Collection: A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) son of King Henry IV of England, brother to King Henry V, and acted as regent of France for his nephew, King Henry VI

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Richmond at Bosworth, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson

Richmond at Bosworth, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Richmond at Bosworth, 1902. Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637, (1903). Artist: Anthony van Dyck

Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637, (1903). Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637, (1903). The painting is part of the Royal Collection. From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Richard III at Bosworth, 22 August 1485, (c1880)

Richard III at Bosworth, 22 August 1485, (c1880). The Battle of Bosworth Field (or Battle of Bosworth) 22 August 1485, was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Toulouse, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Toulouse, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Toulouse, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Battles of the British Army from 1808 to 1814 - Picture medal, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

The Battles of the British Army from 1808 to 1814 - Picture medal, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
The Battles of the British Army from 1808 to 1814 - Picture medal, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Pampeluna, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Pampeluna, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Pampeluna, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Vittoria, 1815 (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Vittoria, 1815 (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Vittoria, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Capture of Cuidad Rodrigo, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Capture of Cuidad Rodrigo, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Capture of Cuidad Rodrigo, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Salamanca, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Salamanca, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Salamanca, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Albuera, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Albuera, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Albuera, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Capture of Badajoz, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Capture of Badajoz, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Capture of Badajoz, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Busaco, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Busaco, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Busaco, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Englands Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington - Souvenir Medal, 1815 (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Englands Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington - Souvenir Medal, 1815 (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Englands Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington - Souvenir Medal, 1815 (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Battle of Vimiero, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme

Battle of Vimiero, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Battle of Vimiero, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Guard Room, or Armoury, 1895

The Guard Room, or Armoury, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Northern Gate and Library, from King Johns Tower, 1895

Northern Gate and Library, from King Johns Tower, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Queen Elizabeths Library. Sketch from the North Terrace, 1895

Queen Elizabeths Library. Sketch from the North Terrace, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Norman Gate, 1895

Norman Gate, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: North Terrace and Winchester Tower, 1895

North Terrace and Winchester Tower, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Albert Chapel, 1895

The Albert Chapel, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Inner Cloister, Looking West, 1895

Inner Cloister, Looking West, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Fetter-Lock, or Horse-Shoe, Cloister, 1895

Fetter-Lock, or Horse-Shoe, Cloister, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Hundred Steps, 1895

The Hundred Steps, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Choir Stalls and Royal Closet, St. Georges Chapel, 1895

Choir Stalls and Royal Closet, St. Georges Chapel, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking East, 1895

St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking East, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Hastings Chantry, 1895

The Hastings Chantry, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Oliver Kings Chantry, 1895

Oliver Kings Chantry, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking West, 1895

St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking West, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: St. Georges Chapel, 1895

St. Georges Chapel, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Outer Cloisters and Anne Boleyns Window, 1895

The Outer Cloisters and Anne Boleyns Window, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Henry VIIIs Gateway, 1895

Henry VIIIs Gateway, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Lower Ward, Looking Up, 1895

The Lower Ward, Looking Up, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Plan of the Castle, 1895

Plan of the Castle, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Castle from Thames Street. A Bit of the Outer Walls, 1895

The Castle from Thames Street. A Bit of the Outer Walls, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Curfew Tower, 1895

The Curfew Tower, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Nordens View of Windsor Castle, 1607. 1895. Artist: John Norden

Nordens View of Windsor Castle, 1607. 1895. Artist: John Norden
Nordens View of Windsor Castle, 1607. 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: Windsor Castle from the Home Park, 1895

Windsor Castle from the Home Park, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDuke Of Collection: The Act of Union presented to Queen Anne by the Duke of Queensberry and Dover, c1787

The Act of Union presented to Queen Anne by the Duke of Queensberry and Dover, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records




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"The Duke of Wellington: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the world of the illustrious Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, whose name is forever intertwined with tales of valor and triumph. As we explore a collection of captivating artworks and historical artifacts, we are transported to pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable life. Gazing at the intricately detailed Map of the Battle of Waterloo, our minds wander back to that fateful day on June 18th, 1815. The resolute leadership displayed by this military genius secured an enduring victory against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Thomas Lawrence's portrait captures the essence of a man who became known as one of Britain's greatest heroes. In Wilton Mews stands The Grenadier, a testament to camaraderie cherished by soldiers who once sought solace within its walls. Here, coachmen would gather for spirited conversations while raising their glasses high in honor of their revered commander. Vereker Monteith Hamilton's masterpiece transports us to another battlefield - The Forlorn Hope At Badajos. Amidst chaos and danger, Wellington's unwavering determination inspired his troops to press forward even when hope seemed lost. The grandeur surrounding King George V's Silver Jubilee reminds us that even monarchs recognized Wellington's indomitable spirit and invaluable contributions to his nation. Unknown artists captured this historic moment for posterity. Newton & Co. 's depiction portrays two legendary figures side by side - Wellington and Nelson - symbols of British naval supremacy during tumultuous times in history. Their strategic brilliance ensured victories that reverberated across oceans. Paul de la Roche invites us into an enigmatic scene depicting The Young Princes in the Tower; here lies evidence not only of artistic prowess but also hints at political intrigue surrounding royal lineage – a topic close to Wellington’s heart as he served as Prime Minister later in life. John Atkinson II masterfully illustrates the Battle of Waterloo, immortalizing the bravery and sacrifice that defined Wellington's career.