Hidden Histories: Women of Waterloo was the pilot of a Heritage Lottery Funded programme with a dual purpose: supporting the military spouses of today while exploring the often overlooked lives and stories of the military spouses of 1815. The team, led by archaeologist Sarah Dhanjal and historical novelist Katy Moran, hosted live panels featuring expert historians and weekly virtual sessions exploring the lives of women at Waterloo and beyond. These sessions examined first-hand accounts, historical documents and more to uncover important stories that have often gone ignored in narratives of the Battle, as well as tapping into the modern-day experiences of the programme’s participant. Participants were welcomed into a a friendly group of like-minded military spouses, with whom they were able to discuss their shared experiences while learning more about the untold experiences of women more than 200 years ago, all whilst receiving year-round support from our expert wellbeing team.