During Wellington's lifetime, a 28-meter-long gallery was created in Apsley House to host social events and display his vast collection of paintings. These works were dedicated by European monarchs as a token of gratitude for defeating Napoleon and liberating Europe after the victory at the Battle of Waterloo.
In 1838, Wellington designated these artworks as a hereditary legacy of the family, legally protecting them from sale or disposal. After his death in 1852, the 2nd Duke of Wellington opened Apsley House to the public the following year, creating a museum room, and silver trophies, military memorabilia, and pottery gifts are still on display today.







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