Remember my post on Joseph Bonaparte? This relates to that post. Enjoy! Reprinted from http://willkempartschool.com/the-water-seller-of-seville/ Discovering Velázquez, The Duke & Unexpected Treasures by WILL KEMP When Vanessa suggested a spot of Winter sun, if I’m honest, I dragged my feet. Locations where being proposed and I politely nodded. When she casually mentioned a possible trip to…
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A to Z Challenge, Duke of Wellington
Apsley House–#AtoZChallenge “A”
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Welcome to my first entry in the 2017 A to Z Challenge. My theme this year is the 1st Duke of Wellington, sometimes known as the Iron Duke. As the Challenge progresses, hopefully you will learn a few things about the man–born Arthur Wellesley, who defeated Napoleon for good at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815–by…
Duke of Wellington, Travel
Trip to London and Southern England – Apsley House – Part 2
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The first adventure for The Duke of Wellington Tour was a private, yes, private tour of Apsley House. I had been to Apsley House twice, but was eager to see what the private tour entailed. Boy, was I ever happy when I learned as part of a private tour, we could snap all the pictures…
A to Z Challenge
London
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Late in the summer, I will be going to London for only the third time. Just like Paris, London will require many trips to see what I think is important to see. For me, this includes a few repeat stops and more museums and places of interest. Also, on this next trip I will be…
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday: Duke of Wellington’s Home
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—Apsley House, London, Hyde Park Corner
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