St. James in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Waterloo Way
16 St James's Square
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, July 27, 2024
1. The Waterloo Way Marker
On Sunday 18th June 1815 the Anglo-Dutch army under the command of the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian army led by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blόcher defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's army at the Battle of Waterloo eight miles south of Brussels in Belgium. This victory was a defining moment in European history.
The official dispatch with the news of the victory was carried to England by The Honourable Major Henry Percy, 14th Light Dragoons, an aide de camp to the Duke of Wellington. He travelled by post chaise from Brussels to Ostend where he joined His Majesty's Ship PERUVIAN, under the command of Commander James White, Royal Navy, which then sailed for England. Landing at Broadstairs the officers travelled together by post chaise to London, arriving on 21st June 1815. Immediately after delivering The Duke of Wellington's dispatch to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for War at Grosvenor Square, Major Percy continued his journey here to 16 St James's Square and laid two French Imperial Eagles captured at Waterloo before HRH The Prince Regent, who was attending a soirιe hosted by Mrs Edmund Boehm.
Unveiledby
this page online
To inaugurate The Waterloo Way from Brussels to London and in honour of all those who fought at Waterloo on 18th June 1815
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1815.
Location. 51° 30.431′ N, 0° 8.185′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in St. James. It is on Saint James's Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 St James's Square, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 4RB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ada Countess of Lovelace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liberal Party (about 90 meters
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, July 27, 2024
2. The Waterloo Way Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, July 27, 2024
3. 16 St James's Square
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
