BRIEF HISTORY DURING THE SNOW ERA (1813-58)

The Apsley House was built in 1771-8 for the lord chancellor, Henry Brathurst.   The building was designed by Robert Adams.  Brathurst's father had married the daughter of Sir Allen Apsley and Baren Apsley became one of the family titles.  In 1808 the older brother of the Duke of Wellington took over the house's lease.  The Duke of Wellington lived in Apsley House starting in 1816 and became owner in 1820.  

In 1947 the Wellington family gave the house to nation and it is now the Wellington Museum.    

Sources: 

Richardson J. The Annals of London, 2000.

Weinreb B, Hibbert C (eds). The London Encyclopaedia, 1993.

Exterior of Apsley House in 1829  Click here to see 30 years earlier

Exterior of Apsley House in 1850  Click here to see nine years earlier

Interior or Apsley House in 1852 Click here to see seven years earlier

Old Ordnance Survey Map of 1869 Click here to see more details 10 years later