Read the fascinating stories of some of our finds from the Waterloo battlefield, researched and written by our 2021 veteran Finds Programme participants.
Veterans’ Stories: Michelle
Learn more about Michelle, who participated in our 2021 Virtual Programme, and her story.
Veterans’ Stories: Shaun
Learn more about Shaun, who participated in our 2021 Arts Programme, and his story.
2021 Impact Report
We’re pleased to announce that Waterloo Uncovered’s 2021 Impact Report, a summary of our successes in veteran care and recovery across 2021 is now available to download and read in full.
Veterans’ Poetry 2021
Read the poetry produced by our Arts Programme participants in 2021.
Life of a Musket Ball – Finds Programme Stories
Home→Untitled Page→2021ㅤFinds Programme Stories:Life of a Musket BallHome→Untitled Page→2021ㅤㅤFinds Programme Stories:Life of a Musket BallThese objects illustrate the technology of warfare in 1815 and the violence of the battle. Musketballs show us where and how battles took place. A soldier at Waterloo, like James Callum, would be familiar with them. Objects help us reconstruct relationships between people: gifts, trades, conflicts …
Hougoumont: A Brief History – Finds Programme Stories
Home→Untitled Page→2021ㅤFinds Programme Stories:Hougoumont: A Brief HistoryHome→Untitled Page→2021ㅤㅤFinds Programme Stories:Hougoumont: A Brief HistoryChâteau d’Hougoumont served as a key defensive stronghold during the battle, defended against French incursions by British Guardsmen, Hanoverian, and Nassau light troops. Its position slightly forward of the main Allied line on Wellington’s far right flank made it the first line of defence, along with the farms …
James Callum – Finds Programme Stories
Home→Untitled Page→2021ㅤFinds Programme Stories:James CallumHome→Untitled Page→2021ㅤㅤFinds Programme Stories:James CallumOne of the most exciting discoveries in our 2021 Finds Programme has been the story of James Callum – the ancestor of one of our participants. James fought at Waterloo, where he was a Private in the 71st Highland Light Infantry, positioned near Hougoumont for most of the battle. Through their research, …
Belgian Embassy Staff Donate £10,000
Waterloo Uncovered is extremely grateful for a generous donation from the staff of the Belgian Embassy in London.
Programmes Recap: 2021
Find out what our participants learnt, produced and gained across all four of the groundbreaking Veteran Support programmes we ran in 2021.
