Home of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner.
The Duke – whose victories over Napoleon brought him fame and wealth – bought the house and remodelled it between 1819 and 1829.
Step inside to discover the magnificent Waterloo Gallery and the richly decorated Dining Room, glittering with diplomatic gifts presented to Wellington by monarchs, nations and admirers from across Europe.
The house is also home to an outstanding collection of art, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Rubens, Goya, Titian and Bruegel.
Apsley House (English Heritage website): https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/v...
Wellington Arch (English Heritage website): https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/v...
Wellington Collection website (for further information on the site and collection): https://www.wellingtoncollection.co.uk/
