Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We got exclusive access to the Duke of Wellington's priceless private collection at Apsley House!

Join historian Dan Snow MBE as he tours the former home of the 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, hero of the Battle of Waterloo and defeater of Napoleon Bonaparte. In his visit Dan is shown some of the most extraordinary objects from the Duke's private collection, including priceless artwork from conquests on the continent, stunning military uniforms, swords, medals and downright whacky inventions from his later life!

Make sure to explore Apsley House for yourself! Links below 👇

Apsley House (English Heritage website): english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/apsley-house

Wellington Arch (English Heritage website):
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wellington-arch

Wellington Collection website (for further information on the site and collection):
wellingtoncollection.co.uk

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00:00 Wellington Arch
01:52 Apsley House: Entrance Hall
03:19 Museum Room
08:49 Napoleon Statue (Mars the Peacemaker)
11:04 Piccadilly Drawing Room
12:16 State Dining Room
14:42 Duke of Wellington Uniforms
18:26 Napoleon Sword and Medals
26:06 Waterloo Gallery
29:16 The Battle of Waterloo (William Allan, 1843)
32:37 More Objects (Hearing Aid, Wellington Boots, Death Mask)