Napoleon pistols go on auction to mark 200 years since Waterloo IT IS nearly 250 years since the birth of Arthur Wellesley, the future 1st Duke of Wellington, on May 1, 1769.

An exhibition on the Duke of Wellington's time in India opens in London Saturday, shedding light on formative years before he defeated French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo.

Wellington made these famous, much-quoted comments about Waterloo to people who saw him in the immediate aftermath of victory 200 years ago. He rarely spoke of anything at length; it was his habit ...

Wellington and Waterloo: ‘the tale is in every Englishman’s mouth’ draws from the Wellington Archives – a collection of papers belonging to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington ...

Exhibitions at Wellington Arch and Apsley House will mark the Battle of Waterloo's anniversary A pair of original "Wellington boots" are to go on display to mark the 200th anniversary of the ...

At Wellington Arch, which was built to mark Wellington's victories over Napoleon, a new exhibition will feature a pair of original boots, made for the duke to give added protection in battle, his ...

Duke of Wellington to ride again at Waterloo – 200 years after victory over Napoleon A FUTURE Duke of Wellington is to ride again at Waterloo - 200 years after the famous victory over Napoleon.

On June 18, following a commemoration service at St Paul’s Cathedral, the Duke will recreate Wellington’s Waterloo banquet at Apsley House – which he held every year until his death.

Credit: Yui Mok/PA Archive The 8th Duke of Wellington, whose ancestor won the Battle of Waterloo, has died at the age of 99 - just six months before the 200th anniversary of the defeat of Napoleon.

The eighth Duke of Wellington has died, aged 99. Arthur Valerian Wellesley passed away peacefully this morning at his Hampshire home, the Stratfield Saye Estate, his spokesperson confirmed.

The Duke of Wellington, whose famous ancestor won the Battle of Waterloo, died today aged 99. Arthur Wellesley - the 8th Duke of Wellington also known as the Prince of Waterloo - died peacefully ...

Duke of Wellington's decanters 'from Battle of Waterloo' and cheque 'to pay off mistress' found in box locked for 75 YEARS as owner didn't have a key Box was eventually prised open by owner's grandson ...