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The Wellington Arch and Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, 2009. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

The Wellington Arch and Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, 2009. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

2-632-626 - Historic England/Heritage Images

The Wellington Arch and Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, 2009. View of the floodlit arch with Apsley House in the background. The triumphal arch was commissioned by King George IV to commemorate Britain's victories in the Napoleonic Wars. It was designed by Decimus Burton and was completed in 1830. Also known as 'No 1, London', Apsley House was the London home of the Duke of Wellington.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Historic England Staff Photographer, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
  2. Duke of Wellington: British, Irish: General, commander of the British army, statesman, prime minister
  3. Decimus Burton: British: Architect, artist
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3667x2856
File Size : 30,683kb

Aliases

  1. N090055
  1. 0250004171
  1. 2-632-626
  1. 2632626
  1. N090055

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