Restauration 6th January 2008
The restauration of the building of the Panorama has already started a while ago. These pictures I took on the 6th of January 2008.
Booklet old post-cards
These scans were sent to me by Mr. Geert van Uythoven. He is a Dutch historian and has done (and still does) a lot of research for the Napoleonic Era.
On his website you can find many interesting information on the Napoleonic Era : http://home.wanadoo.nl/g.vanuythoven/home.htm
Capturing a standard
During one of the attacks of Ney, a standard was captured by the Cuirassiers.
The postcards
In the booklets are 12 postcards.
Introduction
Tourism to Waterloo started actually pretty soon after the battle. Since the Panorama had opened her doors postcards of this painting were available in booklets.
Monuments
On the fields of Waterloo many monuments, plaquettes are placed to commemorate those valiant men who fought, got wounded or killed.
In due time more pictures of monuments will be placed here.
3rd of January 2007
Some more pictures of the immediate surroundings…
Private Wheeler
William Wheeler served during the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign in the 51st Regiment of Foot.
Lieutenant Wheatly
Lieutenant Wheatly served in de Grenadiers Company of the Kings German Legion. His experiences during the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign are published in "The Wheatly Diary".
1st of January 2007
Buildings across the road of the Panorama.