The Battle of Almaraz, 19th May 1812
The Battle of Almaraz was one of the less formal battles of the war. It was more of an offensive operation that was a prelude to the battle...
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The Battle of Fuente De Honor (Fuentes de Oñoro), 5th May 1811
The Battle of Fuente De Honor took place in Spain on the Portuguese border. Similarly to previous battles it was a combined force of British, Spanish and Portuguese...
05/05/2019 by Katie Read more...The Battle of Toulouse, 10th of April 1814
Toulouse – 10th April 1814 The Battle of Toulouse was one of the last battles of the Napoleonic Wars and signifies the virtual collapse of the French empire....
10/04/2019 by Katie Read more...Town Crier’s Bell
Oyez, oyez, oyez! This hand bell was used by two of Billericay’s Town Criers to gain attention before they made announcements to the town. The bell was owned...
20/08/2018 by Katie Read more...19th Century Horn Lantern
Prior to the use of glass in lanterns, bovine horns could be used instead. By treating the horns, and stretching them they could be utilised to produce a...
01/08/2018 by Katie Read more...The Battle of Talavera, 27th July 1809
The Battle of Talavera, 75 miles Southwest of Madrid is a primary example of the issues surrounding the box. Following this battle, Wellesley was ennobled as Viscount of...
27/07/2018 by Katie Read more...The Battle of Vitoria, 21st June 1813
The Battle of Vitoria in June 1813 in Northern Spain can be seen as a decisive moment in the eventual downfall of the Napoleonic Empire. Although the French...
21/06/2018 by Katie Read more...Lion-headed Pomander
These objects were designed to be worn by ladies in particular in the Victorian, Edwardian and Elizabethan eras as a neck pendant but could also be found on...
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