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THE TRUTH ABOUT: The duke of wellington | History Defined

Putting cones on statues is in good humour but a safety hazard, says councillor

People in Edinburgh have been warned against imitating Glasgow by putting cones on the heads of statues.

Evening Standard

Duke of Wellington portrait by Thomas Lawrence sets new record at London auction

The portrait was painted after the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815

The Independent UK

Portrait of Duke of Wellington sells for record £9.6m at London auction

The portrait was painted after the Duke helped to defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo

Evening Standard

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Tartan Army bring Glasgow tradition to Boston as traffic cones appear on statues

THE Tartan Army has brought a Glasgow tradition to Boston, placing traffic cones on the heads of statues in the city ...

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From Stonehenge to Whitby Abbey: 40 fascinating historical sites in England to visit this summer

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide

The Guardian - UK

Tent encampment outside Grade I listed property owned by the Duke of Wellington is dismantled

Dozens of officers and council workers could be seen removing tents from the site on Tuesday

Evening Standard

‘Out of touch’ hereditary peers criticised for voting against workers’ rights

Lords look ‘undemocratic and firmly against interest of working people’, say senior trade union and Labour figures

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Migrant Shanty Town Forms Outside Duke of Wellington's Home

Dozens of migrants have pitched tents outside the Duke of Wellington's historic London mansion, sparking outrage over safety and sanitation.

International Business Times UK

'Britain has gone to hell': Why one of the UK’s richest men moved his business out of London this year

UK’s ninth richest man John Fredriksen owns The Old Rectory in Chelsea valued at up to £250 million and now reportedly up for sale

Evening Standard

King and Queen recall ‘thrill’ of Royal Ascot winner as they arrive at meet

Charles and Camilla travelled past packed stands on the Berkshire course for day one of the five-day event.

Evening Standard

Why did Stuart Martin leave Miss Scarlet and The Duke and will he return in season 5?

Fans of the series were sad to see the character leave during season 4, and hope to see him return for season 5

Woman & Home

Campaign trail: follow Napoleon’s progress across Europe

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon biopic is released next week, but from birthplace to battlefields you can still follow in Bonaparte’s mighty footsteps

The Guardian - UK

Tory peers could stop Gove’s plan to relax pollution rules in England

Zac Goldsmith and a former No 10 adviser back Lords rebellion that hopes to maintain river protections

The Guardian - UK

New cone on Glasgow statue near Banksy exhibition venue not added by artist

A traffic cone has for years sat on the head of the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art.

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The Instagram Guide to Glasgow

The Scottish city has plenty of sights, eats, and experiences to offer.

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Brickbat: What Did They Ever Do for Us?

Statues of "powerful, older, able-bodied white men" such as the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson may be "offensive" to Wales' more diverse modern population, according a government report. That report, which is expected to be approved later this month, recommends that statues, plaques and paintings honoring such historical figures…

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