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20 hours ago · Apsley House is acquired by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington from his brother. Percival Norton Johnson sets up as a gold assayer, origin of the Johnson Matthey business. The Wimbledon Windmill is built. 1818 11 May: The Old Vic is founded as the Royal Coburg Theatre in South London by James King, Daniel Dunn and John T. Serres.
