Wellesley Collection

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

The Battle of Waterloo
Waterloo. Coloured lithograph after Wellington at Waterloo by Robert Alexander Hillingford, nd.Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Coloured Lithograph Date: 1815

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

Duke Wellington / Paul Pry
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke A Wellington Boot - Satire

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)

Summoned to Waterloo - Brussels, 1815
SUMMONED TO WATERLOO - BRUSSELS, 1815. Chromolithograph after Robert Hillingford, published 1898 (c). Officers leaving the Duchess of Richmonds ball, with Wellington in a carriage

Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo
Up, Guards, and at them!.Colour oleolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville.Published as a Supplement to Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

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

Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley
Major-General Arthur Wellesley in 1806, later Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Duke Wellington / Lawrence
DUKE OF WELLINGTON - formal portrait, aged circa 40

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

Wellington Ca 1815
The Duke, about the time of Waterloo

Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by Duke of Wellington
Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1846 (c). Black beaver. Date: circa 1846

Wellington and Blucher meet after Battle of Waterloo
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher

The Duke Of Wellington
Circular painting depicting the portrait and scenes from the life of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, British General and Statesman known as the Iron Duke. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Wellingtons boots J920030
WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS, Kent. Duke of Wellingtons boots

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

Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1889-1956), styled Lady Gerald Wellesley between 1914 and 1943, born Dorothy Violet Ashton, socialite, author, poet and literary editor

Lady Eileen Orde, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, WW1 pilot

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

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

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

Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington as a child
Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington (2 July 1915 - 31 December 2014) pictured as a little boy in The Sketch magazine in 1919

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Peel / Arthur Wellesley
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, first viscount PEEL son of sir Robert Peel statesman, Speaker of the House of Commons

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

The pre-production Vickers Wellesley K7556
The pre-production Vickers Wellesley, K7556

Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, Northumberland
The Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs

BADAJOZ 1813
Badajoz, supposed impregnable, surrenders to Wellington after a sustained siege

Duke of Wellington / 1808
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke

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

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) English soldier and stateman, while serving in India. Engraving
536833 Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) English soldier and stateman, while serving in India. Engraving; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Peninsular Campaign, known in Spain as War of Independence (1808-1814). Storming of Badajoz by troops under the command
533529 Peninsular Campaign, known in Spain as War of Independence (1808-1814). Storming of Badajoz by troops under the command of Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington 1814) 6 April 1812

Duke of Wellington, 1850
1576147 Duke of Wellington, 1850; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769 - 1852), British soldier and statesman in retirement at Walmer Castle

A new East Indiaman Wellesley, 1850
3359938 A new East Indiaman Wellesley, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman Wellesley built by James Laing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846-1900
5614400 Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846-1900; (add.info.: Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846-1900. British peer and Conservative Party politician)

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo 18 June 1815. Engraving
536028 Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo 18 June 1815. Engraving; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

A view of Talbot Castle, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; the first school attended by the Duke of Wellington. Date: 1852

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

Carriages in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland - in the background you can see the Wellington Monument, or more correctly the Wellington Testimonial

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)

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

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

WW2 - Wellesley Bombers Over Suez
A photograph of some British WW2 Vickers Wellesley bomber planes flying in formation, over Suez, north-eastern Egypt. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Vickers Wellesley Bombers
An illustration of two British WW2 Vickers Wellesley long distance bomber planes in flight. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Refuelling A Wellesley Bomber
A photograph which shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force personnel refuelling a Vickers Wellesley bomber plane. Date: circa 1940s

Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), circa 1820-1825
Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852). 1st Duke of Wellington. British military and Prime Minister. Portrait attributed to John Jackson (1778-1831), circa 1820-1825. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot
The statue of the Duke of Wellington in Aldershot, Hamphire, England. It was originally built in 1846 to commemorate Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington

Edmund Burke and the Iron Duke
Two Baxter portrait prints of the following men. Edmund Burke, as a boy, who became a British and Irish statesman, economist and philosopher

View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell

Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson
The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson! Chromolithograph, unknown publisher

WELLINGTON RIDING
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, duke of WELLINGTON soldier and statesman, riding two years before his death Date: 1769 - 1852

On the Tyne, North Shields (pencil & w / c on paper (pasted on board))
1214043 On the Tyne, North Shields (pencil & w/c on paper (pasted on board)) by Horton, George Edward (1859-1950); 24.2 x31.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

General Sir Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) fording the River Kaitna, Battle of Assaye, western India, 23 September 1803

Vickers Wellesley RAF War Aircraft Date: 1930s

Photograph of Marquis Wellesley PH, St Pancras, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Achilles Statue, Hyde Park
The Wellington Monument is a statue of Achilles erected as a memorial to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and his victories in the Peninsular War

Memorial bracelet, early 19th century (diamonds, gold & hair)
1163529 Memorial bracelet, early 19th century (diamonds, gold & hair) by English School, (19th century); length: 19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly given by Arthur)

The Storming of Seringapatam, 4th May 1799 (engraving)
XJF129884 The Storming of Seringapatam, 4th May 1799 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas)
3740339 Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); 74.9x62.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Beach fashions, 1938
A variety of beach fashions for 1938 worn by smart society in the smartest holiday resorts. Top left is Miss Jeannette Fuqua at Biarritz in a two-piece

Gold and Black Studies - Miss Amy Wellesley
Miss Amy Wellesley by Bassano seated against a black and gold backdrop designed by The Sketch magazine. Date: 1912

MA Norfolk Wellesley Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Middlesex Natick Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya
The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The elderly Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) attending worship at St. Marys Church, Walmer, Kent. Date: 1852

Harlow CM19 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Harlow CM19 5

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!

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

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

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

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

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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.