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Monument to a Boot.
Photo: DTease
Photo: DTease
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Item #: 31782
Item #: 31782
The monument to the victory of Wellington in the grounds of Bispham Hall, Billinge.
Dec 1997
Dec 1997
Comment by: DTease on 9th January 2020 at 07:41
Ho no! I seem to have cut Wellington’s ball off! There should be a ball on top of his monument but it’s gone missing! Ho well he!ll just have to manage without it I suppose.
Comment by: Rev David Long on 9th January 2020 at 07:52
The monument has been restored, and the area around cleared to create a better setting since then.
Comment by: John G on 9th January 2020 at 16:16
DTease: When I was at school I did go to Belgium, and walked around the battle field of Waterloo, he didn't leave it there.
Comment by: Veronica on 9th January 2020 at 18:21
A number of years ago I went to Waterloo. There was a large lion atop of a plinth in the centre of a 40mtr mound. It's front paw was on top of a big ball....Could that be the missing ball?...I doubt it will be returned the French won't admit to defeat!
Comment by: Johnny on 10th January 2020 at 09:10
Can anyone refresh my memory?
Where is Bispham Hall in relation to Billinge village or town now!
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