Wellesley Collection (page 6)

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

Equestrian statue of the first Duke of Wellington on Copenhagen, 19th century. Artist: Matthew Cotes Wyatt
The first Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852) on Copenhagen, the horse he rode in the battle of Waterloo, in Hyde Park, London, 19th century

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c1803. Wellington (1769-1852), Anglo-Irish soldier and stateman, during his service in India, where he became Governor of Mysore, 1799-1805

The Duke of Wellington at the taking of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1818). Artist: William Heath
The Duke of Wellington at the taking of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1818). The French tricolour is pulled down and the Union Jack run up the flagpole in its place

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813. The siege, which lasted from 28 June to 31 August was under the local command of the Scottish General

Battle of Busaco, Peninsular War, Portugal, 27 September 1810. British and Portuguese troops commanded by Wellington repulsed the French under Massena

Battle of Vimeiro, Peninsular War, 21 August 1808. The British army commanded by Wellington defeated the French under Junot

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington (1769-1852) commanded the British

Vacation Amusements No 4, 1840. Artist: John Doyle
Vacation Amusements No 4, 1840. A young Queen Victoria and Prince Albert join the Duke of Wellington for some holiday sketching and painting

Storming of Badajoz, Spain, Peninsular War, 6 April 1812. British troops under the command of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) capturing Badajoz from the French

Engagement at Torres Vedras, Portugal, Peninsular War, 14 October 1809. Wellington constructed three lines of defence against French at Torres Vedras, north of Lisbonl

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 (1817). Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British under Wellington

Coming Down!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Coming Down!!!, 1882. The statue of the Duke of Wellington looks down from his horse at the MP Mr Shaw Lefevre. Lefevre is waving a Notice of Removal at the Iron Duke

Vickers Wellesley-a number of these pre war long range bombers served both in East Africa and the Middle East

The geodetic structure of the Vickers Wellesley

Setcreasea Purpurea Purple Heart Plant Commelinaceae
A Purple Heart plant, Setcreasea purpurea, with a pink flower

Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846 - 1900. British peer and Conservative Party politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Hon Mrs Wellesley V Grosvenor Hills & Saunders
Hon. Mrs. Wellesley and Hon. V. Grosvenor; Hills & Saunders (British, active about 1860 - 1920s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Hon Mrs Wellesleys Leslie Hills & Saunders British
Hon. Mrs. Wellesley and Mrs. S. Leslie; Hills & Saunders (British, active about 1860 - 1920s); Oxford, Eton, England, Europe; about 1870; Albumen silver print

The Last Moments Of The Duke Of Wellington. Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke Of Wellington, 1769

Richard Colley Wesley, Later Wellesley, 1St Marquess Wellesley, 1760 To 1842. Anglo-Irish Politician And Colonial Administrator. Drawn By H. Warren. From History Of Ireland, Published C.1854

The Duke Of Wellington Writing His Despatches. After A Sketch By Sir David Wilkie. Engraved By W. Greatbach

Arthur Wellesley 1St Duke Of Wellington 1769-1852 Anglo Irish British Army Soldier And Statesman And Twice Prime Minister Engraved By E Finden Afters Laurence From The Bust By Nollekens From The Book

Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley 1760-1842. Politician And Governor-General Of India;Brother Of Wellington
Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley 1760-1842. Politician And Governor-General Of India; Brother Of Wellington.Engraved By G. Adcockafter Sir. T

Arthur Wellesley, Duke Of Wellington, 1769 - 1852. From An Engraving After A Painting By G. Hayter

Arthur Wellesley, 1St. Duke Of Wellington, 1769-1852. British Soldier And Statesman And Sir Robert Peel, 2Nd
Arthur Wellesley, 1St.Duke Of Wellington, 1769-1852. British Soldier And Statesman And Sir Robert Peel, 2Nd. Baronet, 1788-1850

RICHARD COLLEY WELLESLEY (1760-1842). Irish politician, also known as 1st Marquess Wellesley. Portrait by J.P. Davis

Wedding of Lord Raglan & Hon. Julia Hamilton
Wedding photograph for the marriage of Fitzroy Richard Somerset, 4th Baron Raglan (1885-1964) to the Hon. Julia Hamilton (1901-1971)

Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British soldier and statesman. Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Hand-coloured engraving after portrait by Thomas Lawrence

Henry Torrens (1779-1828) English soldier. Military secretary to General Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) in Portugal 1808 in the Peninsular campaign. Major-general 1814

Lady Anne Wellesley
Lady Anne Maud Rhys (n饠 Wellesley) (1910-1998), Wife of Hon. David Reginald Rhys; daughter of 5th Duke of Wellington. Pictured by society portraitist Olive Snell in The Sketch. 1929

Industrial School Training Ship HMS Wellesley - Mess Room
The lower-deck mess room aboard the Industrial School Training Ship HMS Wellesley. Boys sit at tables while officers stand watch. Date: 1914

Marchioness of Douro and Lady Anne Wellesley by Yevonde
Lady Douro, wife of the 5th Duke of Wellington (from 1934), hostess of Strathfieldsaye in Berkshire, pictured in a twin portrait (very popular at the time)

Campaign cloak belonged to Duke of Wellington
Campaign cloak; 1803 (c)-1815 (c). Belonged to FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Believed to have been worn by the Duke during the Waterloo campaign

Duke of Wellington at Walmer Castle, Kent
The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) in his library, study and sleeping apartment at Walmer Castle, Deal, Kent, where he died on 14 September 1852, aged 83. circa 1850s

Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland - view of the Wellington Monument, built to commemorate the victories of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Date: 1904

Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel - British Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1865 to 1895. He was Speaker of the House of Commons from 1884 until 1895 when he was raised

An Excellent Royal Extinguisher. Cartoon of Richard, 1st Marquess Wellesley, as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, extinguishing the Orange Club with the Kings (George IV) giant candle snuffer

Wellington / 4th Duke / Vf
Arthur Charles Wellesley 4th Duke of Wellington Date: 1849 - 1934

Marquis De Soveral / Vf 12
Arthur Charles Wellesley 4th Duke of Wellington Date: 1849 - 1934

Wellington / 2nd Duke / Vf
ARTHUR RICHARD WELLESLEY 2nd DUKE of WELLINGTON Son of the Iron Duke Date: 1807 - 1884

Lady Eileen Orde working on wallpaper designs
Lady Eileen Order, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of the artist Captain Cuthbert Orde

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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.