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1. www.english-heritage.org.uk › places › apsley-houseApsley House | English Heritage

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   149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London, W1J 7NT. Book Online Save 15%. Be amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as 'Number 1 London'. This beautiful Georgian building was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Apsley_HouseApsley House - Wikipedia

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   Apsley House is the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington. It stands alone at Hyde Park Corner, on the south-east corner of Hyde Park, facing towards the large traffic roundabout in the centre of which stands the Wellington Arch. It is a Grade I listed building .

4. www.historyhit.com › locations › apsley-houseApsley House - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Mar 9, 2021 · Often known by the illustrious name of ‘Number 1 London’, Apsley House is one of the greatest examples of Georgian design in the capital. Its 19th century grandeur not only allows visitors to view a stunning display of fine artwork, but also walk in the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest military leaders.

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   Where is Apsley House in London?

   • Apsley House is located near Hyde Park in London. Its nearest train station is Victoria, a 20-minute walk away, while the nearest Underground is Hyde Park Corner, a 3-minute walk away. A number of buses stop nearby with the closest a 4-minute walk away at Hyde Park Corner.

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   Who lived in Apsley House?

   • Apsley House was the home of one of Britain’s most heroic figures, the Duke of Wellington. Apsley House was the home of one of Britain’s most heroic figures, Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. In fact, Wellington lived there following his most famous victory, that over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

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   What makes Apsley House so special?

   • Another highlight is the elaborate Portuguese silver service, presented to Wellington in honour of his triumph over le petit caporal. Still one of London’s finest buildings, Apsley House was designed by Robert Adam for Baron Apsley in the late 18th century, but later sold to the first Duke of Wellington, who lived here until he died in 1852.

   Apsley House | Kensington & Hyde Park, London - Lonely Planet

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   Who built Apsley House?

   • Apsley House as built by Robert Adam, depicted in about 1816 Apsley House was originally designed and built between 1771 and 1778 for Lord Chancellor Henry, 1st Baron Apsley (later 2nd Earl Bathurst), by the fashionable architect Robert Adam (1728–92). The site chosen was on Piccadilly, at the formal entrance to Hyde Park, which was Crown land.

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6. www.thegeographicalcure.com › post › guide-to-apsleyGuide To London's Apsley House, A Hidden Gem For History ...

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   Nov 21, 2023 · This is the ultimate guide to visiting Apsley House in London, a hidden gem of historical and artistic splendor. Discover the grandeur of this magnificent aristocratic mansion. It was the home to the Duke of Wellington, the Brit who edefeated Napoleon at Waterloo.

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › england › londonApsley House | Kensington & Hyde Park, London | Attractions ...

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   London, England, Europe. Top choice in Kensington & Hyde Park. This stunning house, containing exhibits about the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo, was once the first building to appear when entering London from the west and was therefore known as 'No 1 London'.