Walking Tour – The Battle of Waterloo Remembered
Walking Tour – The Battle of Waterloo Remembered
20 November 2024 Comments Off on Walking Tour – The Battle of Waterloo RememberedThis walk looks at the Battle of Waterloo’s impact on London – the Londoners who were at the battle and how it was commemorated
June 18th marks the Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The battle was a turning point in the history of Europe and had a huge impact. This walk looks at how the Battle of Waterloo has been remembered in London. The walk visits memorials to those involved in the battle, looks at how the news was received in London and how the victory was eventually celebrated by a series of extravagant events. Finally we will look at how the Battle of Waterloo has had a longer influence on London from street names to institutions.