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Wellington: his life and legacy From 17th May 2024, a new display at Apsley will tell the story of the incredible life and legacy of the 1st Duke of Wellington, through objects that belonged to him and his family. Highlights…
Soldierly Splendour: The 1st Duke of Wellington’s military uniforms From 27 March, five of Wellington’s military dress uniforms will be on display in the opulent setting of the Striped Drawing Room. In recognition of his military victories in the Napoleonic…
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The 1st Duke of Wellington’s Coronation Robes
In 2023 we displayed the magnificent robes made for the 1st Duke of Wellington and his two sons for the coronation of George IV in 1821 at Apsley House. As a national hero, Wellington was given the prominent role of…
Domestic Life at Apsley House
Modern visitors to Apsley House often ask about Wellington’s domesitc arrangements. Where did the servants live? How many servants did the Duke have? How much did Wellington pay his servants? How did they get the food from the kitchen to the first floor for all those wonderful banquets?
The Story of Apsley House
A unique survival of an aristocratic home in central London. Orginally built by Robert Adam and extensively remodelled in the 1820s for the Duke of Wellington. The house is still the London residence of the Dukes of Wellington today.