Statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

This memorial in Wellington Park commemorates Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1769-1852). He was the British supreme commander during the Napoleonic Wars and became famous because of his victory in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Later he became prime minister of the United Kingdom.

"1st Duke of Wellington
1769-1852
Master General of The Ordnance, Royal Arsenal
1818-1827
This statue was relocated to the Park to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of The Royal Arsenal and the opening of the Park
by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
on 16th June 2005"

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries + Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward