The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Sir Arthur Wellesley - the Duke of Wellington


Sir Arthur Wellesley used Plymouth as a base of operations and launchpad for his Peninsular Campaigns. He spent time in Plymouth in 1809 and again in 1812 whilst preparing for his campaigns in Portugal and Spain.


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