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Background imageWellesley Collection: Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century)

Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle

Background imageWellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas Lawrence

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Portrait of Anglo-Irish soldier and future British prime minister Arthur Wellesley

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton

The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. British troops at the Siege of Badajoz, Spain, in 1812 during the Peninsular War. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown
" The Grenadier" in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Public house in Belgravia, London, built in 1720 as the officers mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British

Background imageWellesley Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. The Royal Anchor hotel, 18th century coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth road

Background imageWellesley Collection: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). British infantry fighting off an attack by French cavalry at the battle fought two days before Waterloo. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageWellesley Collection: Banquet commemorating the victory at Waterloo, 1836 (1900)

Banquet commemorating the victory at Waterloo, 1836 (1900). A banquet held by the Duke of Wellington at Apsley House, his London residence, on 18 June 1836

Background imageWellesley Collection: A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Background imageWellesley Collection: War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht

War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Background imageWellesley Collection: British infantry storm the fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo on January 19, 1812, 1815

British infantry storm the fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo on January 19, 1812, 1815. Private Collection

Background imageWellesley Collection: Tippo Saibs peacock, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Tippo Saibs peacock, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tippo Saibs peacock, 1844. The Huma Bird, an ornament in the shape of a bird of paradise made from gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, silver gilt for Tipu, Sultan of Mysore

Background imageWellesley Collection: Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Indian military leader Dhondia Wagh (also known as Malik Jahan Khan)

Background imageWellesley Collection: A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle

A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Satire of British politics, with politicians in a scene from " Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare

Background imageWellesley 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 imageWellesley Collection: The State Cerberus, A Leaf Out of the AEnead, Freely Translated, December 11, 1834

The State Cerberus, A Leaf Out of the AEnead, Freely Translated, December 11, 1834

Background imageWellesley Collection: Silver statue of the Duke of Wellington, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Silver statue of the Duke of Wellington, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Silver statue of the Duke of Wellington, 1845. This beautiful Equestrian Statue of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, has just been executed in silver by Messrs. Widdowson and Veale, of the Strand

Background imageWellesley Collection: Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Military display in London attended by...his Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Majesty the King of the Belgians

Background imageWellesley 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 imageWellesley 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 imageWellesley Collection: Statue of the late Marquis Wellesley, by Weekes, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Statue of the late Marquis Wellesley, by Weekes, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statue of the late Marquis Wellesley, by Weekes, 1845. Sculpture of Richard Colley Wellesley by Henry Weekes. This cleverly-executed marble Statue, from the chisel of Mr

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

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

Background imageWellesley 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 imageWellesley 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 imageWellesley Collection: A Cabinet Council, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

A Cabinet Council, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
A Cabinet Council, 1834. Prime Minister Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, says How is the Kings Government to be carried on? - that is the question!

Background imageWellesley Collection: New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad... 1834. Creator: John Doyle

New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad... 1834. Creator: John Doyle
New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad to the Man wot was Cad to the Man wot drove the Sovereign, 1834. John Bull says Time ; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Bronze equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington at Hyde Park Corner, designed in 1888 by Joseph Edgar Boehm

Background imageWellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman educated at Eton College

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown

The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 -1852) British soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

Background imageWellesley Collection: His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Creator: Unknown

His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Creator: Unknown
His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816 Creator: Unknown

The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown

Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) and the British East India Company defeated the Maratha Empire at the Battle of Assaye in 1803

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellingtons duel with the Earl of Winchilsea, Battersea Fields, London, 1829 (c1890)

The Duke of Wellingtons duel with the Earl of Winchilsea, Battersea Fields, London, 1829 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageWellesley Collection: Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (c1890). Creator

Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (c1890). Creator
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageWellesley Collection: Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. c1897. Creator: Unknown

Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. c1897. Creator: Unknown
Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. c1897. A private womens liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1870 by Henry

Background imageWellesley Collection: Accession of King George V, 1910. Creator: Unknown

Accession of King George V, 1910. Creator: Unknown
Accession of King George V, 1910. Proclaiming the King from the Royal Exchange: The great crowd watching the ceremony on Monday morning

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane

The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Portrait of Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley. The Marquess (1760-1842) was the brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Battle of Vittoria, June 21 - 1813, (19th century). Creator: Unknown

The Battle of Vittoria, June 21 - 1813, (19th century). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Vittoria, June 21 - 1813, (19th century). At the Battle of Vitoria in Spain, British, Portuguese and Spanish forces under the Duke of Wellington broke the French army under Joseph

Background imageWellesley Collection: View from Mont St. Jean of The Battle of Waterloo... 1815, (c1816). Creator: Unknown

View from Mont St. Jean of The Battle of Waterloo... 1815, (c1816). Creator: Unknown
View from Mont St. Jean of The Battle of Waterloo at the commencement of the grand Charge made on the French at 7 o clock in the Evening of the 18th June 1815, (c1816)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Lion de Waterloo, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht

Lion de Waterloo, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
Lion de Waterloo, mid 19th century. War memorial on the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Background imageWellesley Collection: Prend moi tel que je suis, 1834. Creator: IB Brookes

Prend moi tel que je suis, 1834. Creator: IB Brookes
Prend moi tel que je suis, 1834. ( Take me as I am ). Ah. Doura - glad to see you _ knew you would not form the new administration without me - Well what am I fit for eh

Background imageWellesley Collection: Old Mews Said To Have Been The Iron Dukes Stables at Knightsbridge, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Old Mews Said To Have Been The Iron Dukes Stables at Knightsbridge, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Old Mews Said To Have Been The Iron Dukes Stables at Knightsbridge, c1935. Stables at Old Barrack Yard, west London, supposedly used by the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Bank, 1927. Creator: William Walcot

The Bank, 1927. Creator: William Walcot
The Bank, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Background imageWellesley Collection: Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Background imageWellesley Collection: Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935

Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935. Apsley House in London was originally built by Robert Adam in 1771-1778

Background imageWellesley Collection: A Contrast, c1838. Creator: Unknown

A Contrast, c1838. Creator: Unknown
A Contrast, c1838. Political satire depicting British politicians: Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), and Arthur Wellesley

Background imageWellesley Collection: A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Satirical scene showing British politicians as horses and jockeys in a race: Leader of the Whigs Charles Grey

Background imageWellesley Collection: Sir Arthur Wellesey Duke of Wellington, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Sir Arthur Wellesey Duke of Wellington, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesey Duke of Wellington, (1933). Portrait of British/Irish soldier and statesman Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Up, Guards and at them!, 1899. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Up, Guards and at them!, 1899. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Up Guards and at them!, 1899. Drummer-boy leading a charge of British soldiers, scene based on a quote by the Duke of Wellington: Up, Guards, and at them again

Background imageWellesley Collection: Frozen Out, c1830. Creator: Unknown

Frozen Out, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Frozen Out, c1830. No more Cabbage all the Salary nipped - caricature of British politicians Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), dressed as a policeman and wearing a gardeners apron

Background imageWellesley Collection: French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906)

French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). Artist: P Jazet
French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageWellesley Collection: Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). Creator: Unknown

Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). After a painting in the Museums Sheffield collection

Background imageWellesley Collection: Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland

Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. In the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley

Background imageWellesley Collection: On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts

On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts
On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Napoleon preparing to leave the battlefield. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageWellesley Collection: 5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, The Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812

5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, The Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812
5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22nd July 1812. The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of

Background imageWellesley Collection: Statue of Lord Wellesley, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Lord Wellesley, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Wellesley, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageWellesley Collection: Wellesley Cottage, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Wellesley Cottage, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wellesley Cottage, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. Founded in 1870 as the Wellesley Female Seminary, the college was both an academic building and residential building

Background imageWellesley Collection: Lord Wellesley Reviewing the Body Guard at Ballygunje, c1770, (c19250. Creator: Unknown

Lord Wellesley Reviewing the Body Guard at Ballygunje, c1770, (c19250. Creator: Unknown
Lord Wellesley Reviewing the Body Guard at Ballygunje, c1770, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Background imageWellesley Collection: Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Funeral of the Duke of Wellington Passing Apsley House, November 18, 1852, (c1897)

The Funeral of the Duke of Wellington Passing Apsley House, November 18, 1852, (c1897). Crowds in London for the funeral of soldier and prime minister Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Field-Marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, c1810, (1896). Artist: R. G

Field-Marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, c1810, (1896). Artist: R. G
Field-Marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, c1810, (1896). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman

Background imageWellesley Collection: Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Artist

Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Artist
Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Satirical cartoon showinf back and front views of women admiring Achilles. The first word is Backside with the side scored through

Background imageWellesley Collection: Summer Fashions for 1838, c1838

Summer Fashions for 1838, c1838. Fashions for the summer season displayed on figures in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. In the centre Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington exercise on horseback

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist: Thomas Allom

The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist: Thomas Allom
The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. View showing the suggested site for the Duke of Wellingtons statue. The Duke of Yorks Column is in the background

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844

The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844

Background imageWellesley Collection: Interior of St Pauls Cathedral during the funeral of the Duke of Wellington, London, 1852 (1853)

Interior of St Pauls Cathedral during the funeral of the Duke of Wellington, London, 1852 (1853)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, c1860. Artist

Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, c1860. Artist
Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, c1860. The Wellington Arch viewed from the north-east with St Georges Hospital and Knightsbridge in the background

Background imageWellesley Collection: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking air in Hyde Park, London, c1840

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking air in Hyde Park, London, c1840. The royal couple passing Richard Westmacotts statue of Achilles, erected in honour of the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Park. Twas post meridian half past four, c1827

The Park. Twas post meridian half past four, c1827. Scene in Hyde Park, London, with horses, riders and coaches standing around the statue of Achilles by Richard Westmacott

Background imageWellesley Collection: Apsley House, Hyde Park, London, 1823. Artist

Apsley House, Hyde Park, London, 1823. Artist
Apsley House, Hyde Park, London, 1823. View with two riders and dogs on the left and a woman and child on the right. Apsley House, also known as Number One, London

Background imageWellesley Collection: View of the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822

View of the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. The statue, by Richard Westmacott, was erected in the park in 1822 in honour of the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWellesley Collection: New version of John Gilpin, after Stothard, 1846

New version of John Gilpin, after Stothard, 1846. Sir Robert Peel, shedding a hat inscribed Toryism and a wig inscribed Conservative, and with a purse, Income Tax

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Looking Glass, 1831

The Looking Glass, 1831. 12 vignettes on 1 sheet, featuring a City feast, Alderman John Key, the Duke of Wellington, articles to be taxed: bonnets, bustles, teeth

Background imageWellesley Collection: A Break, losing the Reins, 1830

A Break, losing the Reins, 1830. Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington and Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel about to fall from a vehicle, hauled by a horse (Alderman Hunter) and an ass (Alderman Key)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 18 November, 1852

Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 18 November, 1852. Wellingtons funeral car arriving at the cathedral

Background imageWellesley Collection: Procession of the Prince Regent, 1814

Procession of the Prince Regent, 1814. A broad sheet at the head of which is depicted the procession of the Prince Regent to Guildhall to celebrate peace after the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageWellesley Collection: Bow Street, the pick-pockets examined, London, 1830. Artist: LB

Bow Street, the pick-pockets examined, London, 1830. Artist: LB
Bow Street, the pick-pockets examined, London, 1830. Wellington and Peel (?) are depicted in the dock at Bow Street, charged with delaying the coronation of William IV

Background imageWellesley Collection: A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 Artist

A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 Artist
A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829. Showing Sir Robert Peel (Jerry) putting to flight a band of elderly nightwatchmen

Background imageWellesley Collection: The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean

The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. The Duke of Wellington stands between Apsley House, (his future home - still under construction), and the Triumphal Arch on Constitution Hill

Background imageWellesley Collection: The great general frightened by Don-Key, 1830. Artist: Henry Heath

The great general frightened by Don-Key, 1830. Artist: Henry Heath
The great general frightened by Don-Key, 1830; shows the Duke of Wellington running in alarm, from a donkey in mayoral cloak (Sir John Key)

Background imageWellesley Collection: Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day 1827, vide Guildhall, 1827

Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day 1827, vide Guildhall, 1827
Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day 1827, vide Guildhall ; a large board containing fairy lamps plummets towards the new Lord Mayor, Matthias Prime Lucas and guests

Background imageWellesley Collection: Bird s-eye view of the Royal Exchange, London, c1860

Bird s-eye view of the Royal Exchange, London, c1860. The statue of the Duke of Wellingtob, figures, horses and coaches can be discerned outside



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