Life of a Musket Ball – Finds Programme Stories

Home→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤFinds Programme Stories:Life of a Musket BallHome→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤㅤFinds 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, …

Hougoumont: A Brief History – Finds Programme Stories

Home→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤFinds Programme Stories:Hougoumont: A Brief HistoryHome→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤㅤFinds 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 …

James Callum – Finds Programme Stories

Home→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤFinds Programme Stories:James CallumHome→Untitled Page→programme contentㅤㅤFinds 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 …