Wellesley Collection (page 4)

Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. Artist
Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878

A serio comic extravaganza... 1820. George IV seems to be dismissing a petition from the Lord Mayor, John Thomas Thorp, introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood (?)

Jack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. Artist
Jack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. A hangman pulls at a rope secured around the neck of a bust of the Duke of Wellington; John Key, Matthew Wood and Robert Waithman cheer him

The terror-stricken, horror-smitten ministers advice, or the R[oya]l visit postponed, 1830. The Duke of Wellington, attended by Sir Robert Peel, tells the King, William IV

The self created brute... 1830. The Lord Mayors bedroom. A woman representing the City is ejecting the Lord Mayor, Sir John Key

Ahithophel in the dumps, 1830. Artist: Henry Heath
Ahithophel in the dumps, 1830. The Duke of Wellington on a donkey with a saddle resembling a mayoral gown approaching a gallows

Locum Tenens, the celebrated Hunter, 1830. A donkey in aldermanic costume sitting astride a horse. The cartoon alludes to Sir Claudius Hunters involvement with the cancellation of the Royal visit to

The Donkey Mare... 1830
The Donkey Mare, braying Ecaw, ecaw loud and deep, from the great City to the great dictator, 1830. The Lord Mayor, Sir John Key, with asses ears

The mares lamentation, or the self-willed Don-Key, 1830. Artist
The mares lamentation, or the self-willed Don-Key, 1830. Sir John Key, in mayoral robes, with asses ears and legs. The cartoon refers to the cancellation of the Lord Mayors show by Key for fear of

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!... No go!!!, 1830. The Lord Mayor, Sir John Key and a variety of City tradesmen and others, including a Christs Hospital scholar

Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, (1840?) Artist: Henry Wallis
View of the Bank of England, Royal Exchange, Cornhill and King William Street, London, 1840(?); with a street scene and horse drawn carriages. Also showing a proposed statue of the Duke of Wellington

Apsley House, Westminster, London, 1853. Artist: William Greatbach
Interior view of Apsley House, Westminster, London, 1853; showing the Duke of Wellington giving the annual banquet for his companions in arms on the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo

An illustrated songsheet, 1831. Two images with the songs Gog and Magog rewarded and King William and the citizens of London beneath

Dukes own room, Apsley House, Westminster, London, 19th century. Also known as Number One, London, Apsley House was the residence of the Duke of Wellington

The Marquess of Wellesley, Governor-General of India, 1813. Artist: Sir Charles D Oyly
The Marquess of Wellesley, Governor-General of India, 1813. Marquis Wellesley and his Suite at the Nabob of Oudes Breakfast Table, viewing an elephant fight

Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Quatre Bras was a preliminary engagement to the Battle of Waterloo, fought two days before the main battle

Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca, May 20th 1813 1815. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars, May 20th 1813 1815. Scene during Wellingtons final, decisive advance of the Peninsular War

The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815 Artist
The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815. The Battle of Waterloo was the decisive defeat for Napoleon and marked the end of his empire

A Plan of the Glorious Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (19th century)

Second Battle of Porto, Portugal, 12th May 1809 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Second Battle of Porto, Portugal, 12th May 1809 (1819). Less than a month after taking command of the British army in Portugal, the Duke of Wellington captured the city of Porto from the French

Battle of the Pyrenees, Spain, 28th July 1813 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of the Pyrenees, Spain, 28th July 1813 (1819). The battle saw the British under Wellington repel a French offensive to relieve the besieged garrisons of Pamplona and San Sebastian

Battle of Vimeiro, Portugal, 1st August 1808 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Vimeiro, Portugal, 1st August 1808 (1819). The British army commanded by Wellington defeated the French under Junot. From The Victories of the Duke of Wellington, 1819

Battle of Talavera, Spain, 28th July 1809 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 28th July 1809 (1819). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte

Liberation of Madrid, 6th August 1812 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Liberation of Madrid, 6th August 1812 (1819). Members of the clergy welcoming the Duke of Wellington to the city after the withdrawal of the occupying French

Battle of Badajoz, Spain, 6th April 1812 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Badajoz, Spain, 6th April 1812 (1819). The British succeeded in capturing the city from the French bu suffered heavy casualties in the process

Battle of Busaco, Portugal, 27th September 1810 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Busaco, Portugal, 27th September 1810 (1819). British and Portuguese troops commanded by Wellington repulsed the French under Massena. From The Victories of the Duke of Wellington, 1819

Battle of Vitoria, Spain, 21st June 1813 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Vitoria, Spain, 21st June 1813 (1819). The victory for Wellington and his Spanish and Portuguese allies at Vitoria was decisive in bringing about the defeat of the French in the Peninsular

Capture of Toulouse, France, 10th April 1814 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Capture of Toulouse, France, 10th April 1814 (1819). The Battle of Toulouse was fought after Napoleons surrender to the Sixth Coalition and abdication

Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 21st July 1812 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 21st July 1812 (1819). The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington over Marshal

Capture of San Sebastian, Spain, 31st August 1813 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Capture of San Sebastian, Spain, 31st August 1813 (1819). British and Portuguese troops taking San Sebastian from the occupying French

The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813 (1816). Victory over the French in the Peninsular War

The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (1816). Artist
The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (1816). From Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, published by Edward Orme, 1816

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 Artist: William Allan
Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1843). On the right of the picture Napoleon and his staff watch the unfolding events on the battlefield from their position at La Belle Alliance

British Soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

The Congress of Paris in 1856. Artist: Dubufe, Edouard Louis (1819-1883)
The Congress of Paris in 1856. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Herzog von Wellington 1769-1852. - Gemalde von Salter, 1934
Herzog von Wellington 1769-1852, 1934. Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1769-1852)

Wellington on the Eve of Waterloo, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant
Wellington on the Eve of Waterloo, c1925. Arthur Wellesley, (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"Wellesley: A Legacy of Leadership and Valor" Step into the world of Wellesley, a name that echoes with tales of bravery and strategic brilliance. From the historic Battle of Waterloo to the illustrious Duke Wellington, this captivating caption unveils the remarkable story behind this legendary figure. Transport yourself back to 1815, as you explore the Map of the Battle of Waterloo. Witness how Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, summoned his troops in Brussels for an epic clash that would shape history forever. The Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo stood tall and resolute under his command. Duke Wellington's indomitable spirit shines through in Thomas Lawrence's portrait from 1944. His piercing gaze reflects both determination and wisdom, reminding us why he was hailed as one of Britain's greatest military leaders. But Wellesley is not just about war; it encompasses a rich tapestry woven with diverse facets. Discover "The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, " where coachmen once gathered to share stories over drinks – a testament to camaraderie beyond battlefields. In Vereker Monteith Hamilton's masterpiece "The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, " we witness another side of Wellesley's legacy – compassion for his soldiers who faced perilous odds on foreign soil. This painting captures their unwavering courage amidst chaos. Lawrence immortalizes Duke Wellington yet again in an exquisite portrayal that exudes honor and dignity. His presence commands respect even centuries later. Beyond warfare lies a different facet - Northumberland’s Training Ship Wellesley stands proud as a symbol of education and discipline instilled by its namesake. It represents how leadership extends far beyond military conquests. As we delve into these fragments from history, we uncover layers upon layers within the name 'Wellesley. ' It evokes memories etched deep within our collective consciousness - tales brimming with valor, sacrifice, and resilience.