Since opening in April 2015 the exhibition, located at the top of the iconic Wellington Arch monument, has welcomed over 41,000 people and the popularity of the exhibition doesn’t appear to be waning.

Waterloo 1815 - The Battle for Peace tells the story of the build-up, events and aftermath to one of the most important battles in English and European history, The Battle of Waterloo. 2015 marked the 200th anniversary of the battle and the commemoration of this event has captivated the interest of the general public this year.

Highlights of the exhibition include a number of unique artefacts associated with the battle, along with an in-depth look at the people involved, tactics and legacy of this monumental conflict. Objects on display include the sword the Duke of Wellington carried at Waterloo, his handwritten battle orders on scraps of vellum, and an original pair of ‘Wellington boots’. The leather boots that Wellington had custom-made for campaigning were much admired and imitated: adapted over the years to new materials, they still remain popular today.

English Heritage’s Josephine Oxley, Keeper of the Wellington Collection at Apsley House and Wellington Arch, said: “We’ve brought together a fascinating collection of surviving objects from the 19th century’s most important battle, the ‘Great War’ of its age. Wellington Arch, the monument to the Duke and his famous victory, is the perfect venue in which to tell the story of Waterloo and explore its significance and its legacy. We are glad to have welcomed so many visitors to see this fascinating exhibition and are pleased to extend the closing date so that even more people can see it”

Built in 1825-27, Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner was designed, along with Marble Arch, to form entrance gates to the newly built Buckingham Palace. The Arch is surmounted by the largest bronze sculpture in Europe, depicting the angel of peace descending on the four-horsed chariot of war.

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