Wellesley Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

Wellington?s Field Marshal?s Baton, c19th century
Wellington?s Field Marshal?s Baton. Baton awarded to Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 -1852) for his victory against Napoleon?s Army in Spain

All Formation Was Lost, And Each Man Fought For Himself, 1902. Artist: GB
All Formation Was Lost, And Each Man Fought For Himself, 1902. At the Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809, the British

Entrance to Hyde Park, London, c1850 (1878). View showing the Welligton Arch and the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington that stood atop it until the arch was moved in 1882-1883

The Wellington Arch, London, c1910. The Wellington Arch, Consitution Hill, London

Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, 1844 (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. I, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Battle of Toulouse, April 10 1814, 19th century (1909). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Toulouse, April 10 1814, 19th century (1909). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No. 6 by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Publishing Company, Carmelite House, E.C. London, 1909]

Refuelling a Wellesley Bomber, 1940. The Vickers Wellesley was a British 1930s light bomber built by Vickers-Armstrongs for the Royal Air Force

The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) talking to an estate worker. Arthur Wellesley was an excellent equestrian

The Duke of Wellington, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British soldier and statesman and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century

Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). Artist: G Adcock
Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). The elder brother of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington

Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). British troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington laid siege to the French held fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo from 8-19 January 1812

Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington over Marshal

Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte

Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). 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 War

Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist:s Freeman
Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827

The duel between the Duke of Wellington and the Earl of Winchelsea, 1829 (c1895)
The duel between the Duke of Wellington (1759-1862) and the Earl of Winchelsea (1791-1858), 1829 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Britains glorious dead honoured by tomb and monument in St Pauls Cathedral, 1926-1927. Lord Nelsons monument and sarcophagus, Wellingtons memorial, by Stevens, the Duke of Wellingtons sarcophagus

Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, 19th century

The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. The Stock Exchange and Bank of England. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Artist: J Booth
The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Panoramic sketch showing the battlefield. The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, was Napoleon Bonapartes last battle

Apsley House, Westminster, London, c1800 (1878). Also known as No 1, London, Apsley House, is the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington, c1842 (1878). Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. Artist: Madeley
Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. At the Battle of Rolica the British under Wellington defeated the French under General Henri Delaborde

The Mountain of the Lion, 19th century. View of the monument to commemorate the place where William II of the Netherlands was knocked from his horse by a musket ball to the shoulder during the Battle

The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

Waterloo Campaign, 15 June 1815, (1900). The Battle of Waterloo was fought between the French led by Napoleon and the British, led by the Duke of Wellington

Rowland Hill (1772-1842), 1st Viscount Hill, 1827. Artist: H Wallis
Rowland Hill (1772-1842), 1st Viscount Hill, 1827. Lord Hill served in the Napoleonic Wars as a trusted brigade, division and corps commander under the command of the Duke of Wellington

Wellington Monument, St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1888. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878

The Queen and the Deserters Death Warrant, c1850s, (1900). Queen Victoria deals with official paperwork. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

The Duke of Wellington at Windsor Castle, c1840s, (1900). The Iron Duke admires one of Queen Victorias children as Prince Albert looks

Wellington College, Berkshire, 1855. View of the South Front of the College which was designed by the architect John Shaw

Wellington at Madrid, 1812 (c1850s). The Duke of Wellington welcomed by the people of Madrid after capturing the city during his campaign to drive the French out of Spain

Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Letter from soldier and statesman Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, to General Rowland Hill

Cavalry under the Duke of Wellingtons command, Battle of Waterloo, 18th June, 1815. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Cavalry under the Duke of Wellingtons command, Battle of Waterloo, 18th June, 1815. Enumeration of the cavalry under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, at the Battle of Waterloo

Queen Victorias commanders in chief, 1901. The The Duke of Wellington; Lord Hill; George, Duke of Cambridge; Lord Wolseley; Viscount Hardinge; Lord Roberts

Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, 1829. Artist: G Adcook
Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, 1829. The Marquess (1760-1842) was the brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

The Waterloo Room, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 19th Century. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 19th Century. Rose to prominence in the Napoleonic Wars, eventually reaching the rank of Field Marshal

The Duke of Wellington writing the despatches after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, 1852. A print from the Illustrated London News, (20 November 1852)

Equestrian Statue of Lord Wellington, 19th century
Equestrian Statue of the first Lord Wellington on Copenhagen, the horse he rode in the battle of Waterloo, 19th century

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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.