Darrell Rivers is a British-American historian with an incredible breadth of knowledge, particularly around London. He works as a historical advisor for TV & film and a consultant for various historical projects around the world. He specialises in the Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War, and the American Civil War. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Kentucky Colonel.
The Ultimate Napoleon Tour!Â
See and hear the fascinating history of the Napoleonic Wars through this glorious historic walk! We’ll begin with some history of the British Army at Horse Guards with the regiment that captured an Imperial Eagle at Waterloo - then it’s on to Trafalgar Square to discuss the war at sea and four of the great naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Then it’s on to Waterloo Place, St.James’s Square, and Green Park, all of which have little-known connections to Napoleon. Then we’ll head to Hyde Park Corner to see the triumphal arch built for the Duke of Wellington, his equestrian statue, and his centrally placed London mansion. Then you’ll have the opportunity to continue on your own into Apsley House (which happens to have a 3.5 meter tall Napoleon statue) and/or the Wellington Arch museum.Â
Led by Napoleonic Wars historian Darrell Rivers.
- We’ll be meeting on Horse Guards Parade outside the Household Cavalry Museum in front of the statue of Lord Wolseley. - Look for the tall, historically dressed gentleman with the umbrella
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