Interviewed by Jonathan Burton

Who was the Duke of Wellington and what was his background?

As a military organiser, how great were Wellington’s achievements? How revolutionary were they at the time?

What did Wellington do after the war ended?

As a politician, you wouldn’t rate the Duke of Wellington highly?

When Wellington died, what was the public response?

What was his funeral actually like? Was it very lavish?

How has Wellington been remembered since his death and has his legacy changed at all over that time?