Duke of Wellington (2) - sign, 101 Warwick Road, Banbury
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Duke of Wellington (2) - sign, 101 Warwick Road, Banbury
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 9 Mar 2013
Like a forty year old colour print, the colours on this sign seem to have drifted in different directions. The Duke no doubt looked quite resplendent when the sign was new. The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) was the famous General who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. Subsequently he was twice British Prime Minister. Wellington's victory at Waterloo made him a national hero and many pubs and inns were named or re-named after him. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.065114
Longitude
-1.346879