The Battle of Waterloo and The Ponsonby Family
Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX
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.
Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX