Drinking: the legal age should be 19 Nov 19, 2009
The Duke of Wellington was considered a "temperate" drinker for his habit of only having three or four glasses of claret an evening, followed by a few glasses of port and brandy. Small beer was the normal drink - and yes, it was around the same level of alcohol as now - about 4% to 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Polk: Forgotten Great Nov 18, 2009
The Duke of Wellington called Scott the world's "greatest living soldier" and said his campaign "was unsurpassed in military annals.". Riding with Scott's army was Polk's agent, Nicholas Trist, who would bring home a triumph rivaled only by the Louisiana Purchase. (Human Events Online)
Polk Country Nov 13, 2009
The Duke of Wellington called Scott the world s greatest living soldier and said his campaign was unsurpassed in military annals. Riding with Scott s army was Polk s agent, Nicholas Trist, who would bring home a triumph rivaled only by the Louisiana Purchase. (The American Conservative)
We shall all be changed Nov 4, 2009
A country vicar once asked the Duke of Wellington whether there was anything he wished the sermon to be about. Yes, answered the Iron Duke, about 10 minutes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The worlds strangest monuments Oct 13, 2009
Quirky tradition, in fact, is the entire reason that a number of travelers visit the Duke of Wellington statue in Scotland. The monument itself is so typical as to be unremarkable: a poised aristocrat rides atop a regal steed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Climb St. Paul's Cathedral in Londo... Aug 23, 2009
The Crypt is downstairs, where the tombs of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and Sir Christopher Wren (who was the architect of the cathedral) are located. A gift shop and cafe can also be found on the lower level. (Suite101.com)
Old-fashioned Waterloo panoroma still entertains Aug 13, 2009
A visit to Waterloo, where Napoleon was decisively defeated by the Duke of Wellington in June 1815, is a march back in time in more than one way. Its panorama shows not only Napoleon's final adieu but, in the era of the Internet, IMAX movies and Wii, is an enduring and endearing icon of old-fashioned art and entertainment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
U.S. Navy ship delivers keg of wine to Tower of London Aug 10, 2009
The constable s office goes back to the time of William the Conqueror in the 11th century, and office holders have included Thomas Becket and the Duke of Wellington. The current constable, retired Gen. Roger Wheeler, is the 158th holder. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
What my son and Charlotte Bronte have in common Aug 7, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Watson wonderful as golf gets it right Jul 25, 2009
Emmanuel Adebayor after leaving Arsenal for Manchester City on a five-year, 25 million ($50m) deal: "I can't wait to play for City's fans and show them what I can do. I was born to play football I have come here to make history for this club." When it comes to making history, Boadicea, Winston Churchill, The Duke of Wellington, eat your HEART out. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Conservatives, let this be our Waterloo Jul 10, 2009
His conquest of Europe failed when Napoleon, in proper English terms, was soundly thrashed at Waterloo by the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon might be long gone, but President Obama is doing his best to fill his boots. (Townhall.com)
You Are How You Camped Jul 1, 2009
If, as the Duke of Wellington claimed, the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, then the psychotherapy bills of our own great nation were run up on the tetherball courts of Camp Weecheewachee (or whatever the hell your summer camp was called). Let's begin with the people who didn't like camp. (Slate)
* Napoleon rides again as enthusiasts re-stage Waterloo Jun 23, 2009
His compatriots, God-fearing Englishmen every one, preferred the solid tactics of the Duke of Wellington. Once his meal was over, Towers would leave to join the ranks, where he would follow the orders of the officers X the only ones there to have memorized how the key battle unfolded. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Century of news Jun 18, 2009
" The same paper has a detailed account of the latest developments in the Napoleonic Wars between France, Britain and other European nations. A few more clicks and I stumble across a familiar-sounding story about the love life of a Prince William. Prince William of Orange, a Dutch anglophile who served with the Duke of Wellington, had joined Oxford University, we are told. "It has long been rumoured in political circles, that this young prince is destined to receive the hand of an illustrious... (BBC News -- UK)
TA's oldest soldier dies aged 105 Jun 6, 2009
He saw active service in North Africa with the Duke of Wellington Regiment before fighting up the Italian peninsula with the Eighth Army until the end of the war. In April volunteers from 203 Field Hospital squadron visited him in a military ambulance, and presented a cake bearing the Royal Army Medical Corps crest. (BBC News -- UK)
Eton swine flu outbreak spreads Jun 1, 2009
Eton College is regarded as one of Britain's top public schools and has 18 British prime ministers, including the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Walpole and Harold MacMillan, among its former pupils. It will remain closed until 7 June. (BBC News -- UK)
Eton shuts as boy gets swine flu May 29, 2009
It has 18 British prime ministers, including the Duke of Wellington, Horace Walpole and Harold MacMillan, among its former pupils. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Casualties of Waugh May 25, 2009
And if you believe that to quote the Duke of Wellington you will believe anything. . (The American Conservative)
History of the Athenaeum Club Apr 13, 2009
Other notable club members included Joseph Conrad, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington, Sir Walter Scott, Cecil Rhodes, Winston Churchill and Sir Alec Guiness. The Athenaeum Clubhouse. (Suite101.com)
Rooney's Irish road trip Mar 18, 2009
For much of its existence, it housed the British chief secretaries for Ireland, among them, the Duke of Wellington, and Sir Robert Peel, both future prime ministers of the United Kingdom. The embassy's Web site points out that, as a child, Winston Churchill played on its grounds while his father, Randolph Churchill, served there as a junior diplomat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What does the white horse mean? Feb 12, 2009
Think of the painting of Napoleon and his horse Marengo crossing the alps, think of the statues of Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalus, think even of the Duke of Wellington on a rather excitable horse. Man has been trying to "do" horses in artistic form for as long as we have been trying to ride them. (BBC News -- UK)
Roy Strong, scourge of so much modern art, champions the wonder horse Feb 12, 2009
Or Henry V at Agincourt, or Elizabeth I addressing her troops at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, or the Iron Duke of Wellington on the field of Waterloo. As for its monumental size, the best response to the White Horse is summed up in the words of the 12-year-old who said at the unveiling: 'This is my favourite design. (Daily Mail)
