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Wellington Collection (#11)

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

Background imageWellington Collection: Apsley House and entrance to Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, London (engraving)

Apsley House and entrance to Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, London (engraving)
586136 Apsley House and entrance to Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apsley House and entrance to Hyde Park Corner)

Background imageWellington Collection: The Wellington Tomb in the crypt of St Pauls (engraving)

The Wellington Tomb in the crypt of St Pauls (engraving)
587433 The Wellington Tomb in the crypt of St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wellington Tomb in the crypt of St Pauls Cathedral, London)

Background imageWellington Collection: In Defence, Dieuet Mondroit

In Defence, Dieuet Mondroit
LLM461045 In Defence, Dieuet Mondroit by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Defence, Dieu et Mon droit)

Background imageWellington Collection: Pattern for the Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver)

Pattern for the Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver)
1268487 Pattern for the Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: This design for the reverse was adopted for the final medal)

Background imageWellington Collection: Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)

Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)
1268463 Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageWellington Collection: Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)

Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)
1268513 Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Awarded to A/Commandant Thomas Benton, Field Train Department)

Background imageWellington Collection: Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington
1192507 Duke of Wellington by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English

Background imageWellington Collection: Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) Duke of Wellington
XEE4151929 Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) Duke of Wellington) writing dispatch after Waterloo, June 19 1815 - engraving 1852 by Unknown Artist

Background imageWellington Collection: The duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) (Duke of Wellington

The duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) (Duke of Wellington
XEE4151879 The duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) (Duke of Wellington) stands at the bar of the House of Commons to receive the congratulations of the Speaker on his victory at Vimeiro

Background imageWellington Collection: Allegory on the death of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), Duke of Wellington - drawing by

Allegory on the death of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), Duke of Wellington - drawing by
XEE4151865 Allegory on the death of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), Duke of Wellington - drawing by William Harvey, 1852 - " Time removing the hero" Allegorical Design by William Harvey about

Background imageWellington Collection: A meeting between Major-General Sir Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington

A meeting between Major-General Sir Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington
XEE4151864 A meeting between Major-General Sir Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington) and Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, September 1805

Background imageWellington Collection: Battle of Toulouse: last battle between the British and Spanish forces under Wellington

Battle of Toulouse: last battle between the British and Spanish forces under Wellington
XEE4150591 Battle of Toulouse: last battle between the British and Spanish forces under Wellington against the French 1814 - Battle of Toulouse 10 April 1814 between the troops of the imperiale army

Background imageWellington Collection: Battles of the British Army, Badajos (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Badajos (engraving)
1598727 Battles of the British Army, Badajos (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Badajos)

Background imageWellington Collection: Our Colonial Auxiliaries, the Second New Zealand Contingent (b / w photo)

Our Colonial Auxiliaries, the Second New Zealand Contingent (b / w photo)
1599352 Our Colonial Auxiliaries, the Second New Zealand Contingent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Colonial Auxiliaries)

Background imageWellington Collection: The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving)

The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving)
1602144 The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead)

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington and its Dukedom (engraving)

Wellington and its Dukedom (engraving)
1618585 Wellington and its Dukedom (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington and its Dukedom. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 November 1852)

Background imageWellington Collection: Selected Architecture (engraving)

Selected Architecture (engraving)
1613452 Selected Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected Architecture. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1864)

Background imageWellington Collection: The New Government Railway from Sierra Leone towards the Interior, Scenes along the Line (litho)

The New Government Railway from Sierra Leone towards the Interior, Scenes along the Line (litho)
1615272 The New Government Railway from Sierra Leone towards the Interior, Scenes along the Line (litho) by Holland Tringham

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)

Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)
1609888 Wellington, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington, New Zealand. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 April 1859)

Background imageWellington Collection: The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House (engraving)

The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House (engraving)
1607922 The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House)

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington and Port Nicholson (engraving)

Wellington and Port Nicholson (engraving)
3654421 Wellington and Port Nicholson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington and Port Nicholson)

Background imageWellington Collection: Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b / w photo)

Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b / w photo)
3092459 Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huguenot Seminary, Wellington)

Background imageWellington Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure)

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure)
959883 Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo, 1815. The Duke of Wellington before the battle)

Background imageWellington Collection: Richard Caton Woodville and his Work (litho)

Richard Caton Woodville and his Work (litho)
1100473 Richard Caton Woodville and his Work (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Caton Woodville and his Work)

Background imageWellington Collection: Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041284 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWellington Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure)

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure)
959884 Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo, 1815)

Background imageWellington Collection: Prince Charles being demonstrated resuscitation techniques on an inflatable doll at an

Prince Charles being demonstrated resuscitation techniques on an inflatable doll at an ambulance centre in Wellington, New Zealand. 8th February 1994

Background imageWellington Collection: Two young boys in the village of Denham, Buckinghamshire

Two young boys in the village of Denham, Buckinghamshire. Standing in the street, by a bridge, looking at something caught in a jar. June 1952

Background imageWellington Collection: Young boy and girl wearing wellies. 7th October 1980

Young boy and girl wearing wellies. 7th October 1980

Background imageWellington Collection: Prince Charles getting up close and personal with a resussitation dummy at

Prince Charles getting up close and personal with a resussitation dummy at the Red Cross HQ in New Zealand. February 1994

Background imageWellington Collection: Prince Charles getting up close and personal with a rescussitation dummy at

Prince Charles getting up close and personal with a rescussitation dummy at the Red Cross HQ in New Zealand. February 1994

Background imageWellington Collection: In a hard-fought battle between Massena and Wellington, a charge by Norman Ramsay

In a hard-fought battle between Massena and Wellington, a charge by Norman Ramsays cavalry is one of the decisive incidents. Date: 5 May 1811

Background imageWellington Collection: Waterloo : Wellington gives a female friend a guided tour of the battlefield of 1815

Waterloo : Wellington gives a female friend a guided tour of the battlefield of 1815

Background imageWellington Collection: BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss

BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss Date: 27 February 1814

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellingtons force attack the French at CIUDAD RODRIGO

Wellingtons force attack the French at CIUDAD RODRIGO, a key fortress on the Portugal- Spain frontier; after fierce fighting, the defences are overcome Date: 15 January 1812

Background imageWellington Collection: At the battle of TOULOUSE, the British under Wellington defeat the French under Soult

At the battle of TOULOUSE, the British under Wellington defeat the French under Soult Date: 10 April 1814

Background imageWellington Collection: Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date

Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27th September 1810

Background imageWellington Collection: Bioluminescence - Hobart, Tasmania

Bioluminescence - Hobart, Tasmania
Bioluminescence glowing in the waves along a beach in Tasmania with Mt. Wellington / kunanyi moonlit in background

Background imageWellington Collection: The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya

The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya
The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812

Background imageWellington Collection: USA, Utah. Wellington, Nine-mile Canyon, Petroglyphs at Daddy Canyon

USA, Utah. Wellington, Nine-mile Canyon, Petroglyphs at Daddy Canyon

Background imageWellington Collection: Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Although not more than two feet in height, the statue scarcely deserves its diminutive appellation; since there is a dignity pervading

Background imageWellington Collection: The new Royal Exchange, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The new Royal Exchange, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The new Royal Exchange, 1844. View of the Royal Exchange and equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, in the City of London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageWellington Collection: The Duke of Wellington, 1828. Creator: William Say

The Duke of Wellington, 1828. Creator: William Say
The Duke of Wellington, 1828

Background imageWellington Collection: Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Unveiling of an equestrian sculpture of British soldier and politician Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, in front of the Royal Exchange

Background imageWellington Collection: The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, made by Sir Francis Chantrey. The scupture stands outside the Royal Exchange in London

Background imageWellington Collection: Carriages in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Carriages in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland - in the background you can see the Wellington Monument, or more correctly the Wellington Testimonial

Background imageWellington Collection: Wellington Street, London 1912

Wellington Street, London 1912
Traffic in Wellington Street, London. Date: 1912

Background imageWellington Collection: Duke of Wellington visits the Great Exhibition 1851

Duke of Wellington visits the Great Exhibition 1851
The Duke of Wellington visits the Great Exhibition site, as items are unpacked by workmen. Date: 1851




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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.