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The Battle of Waterloo and The Ponsonby Family

Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

During this special tour of the Ponsonby Room at Stansted House, you will learn about Sir Frederick Ponsonby and Sir William Ponsonby's experiences during the Battle of Waterloo and see objects that were on their person during the battle.

On 18 June 1815, the war that had raged across Europe for 23 years concluded with the Battle of Waterloo. On the battlefield, cousins Sir Frederick Ponsonby and Sir William Ponsonby fought bravely against Napoleon’s army. By the end of the battle, one cousin had been killed whilst the other miraculously survived.

During this special tour of the Ponsonby Room at Stansted House, you will discover the impact the Battle of Waterloo had on the Ponsonby family and see items belonging to the family, including Sir William Ponsonby's sword.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:
11:45-12:30

Location & directions

Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Directions:
Instructions on how to access Stansted House and where to park for this event will be sent to all ticket holders via email ahead of the tour.
Contact on day:
Jess Williams

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Pre-booking for this event is required.
Booking website:
https://stansted-park.arttickets.org.uk/stansted-park/2024-09-09-the-battle-of-waterloo-and-the-ponsonby-family
Booking opens:
04 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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