The Royal Cornwall Museum is staging an exhibition to commemorate Wellington's famous victory over Napoleon's forces at Waterloo by celebrating the life of ‘loyal Truronian' Major-general Sir Richard Hussey Vivian.
Vivian commanded the 6th Cavalry Brigade who were credited with carrying out the final charges that led to Napoleon's defeat. The exhibition will feature a number of Vivian's personal effects from the battle such as his campaign sword, banner and pewter. The highlight of the exhibition will be the rehanging of Sir Martin Archer Shee's newly restored portrait of Vivian in full military regalia standing alongside his white charger.
The exhibition will also tell the story of Sir Hussey Vivian's political career. Vivian was twice MP for Truro between 1821 and 1831 and was a strong advocate for political reform. This period in Vivian's life will be used to explore the concepts of parliamentary reform and voting rights both past and present.
Free lunchtime talks:
Wednesday 4th November: The Portrayal of Self: Exploring Shee's Portrait of Sir Hussey Vivian and Thursday 10th December: The Ballad of Waterloo
(See the museum website for more information).
Museum opening hours
Mon – Sat: 10am – 4:45pm
Last admission 4pm
Open Bank Holidays
Closed: Sundays
Royal Cornwall Museum
River Street, Truro,
Cornwall,
TR1 2SJ
UK
Tel.: 01872 272205
Langue(s) : English