A wonderful opportunity to discover the latest research on aspects of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Waterloo Association Saturday 5 September10:00 - 16:45

Study Day at The University of York St John, ,Lord Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7EX

10:00: Admin

10:20 – 11:10 Glory is Fleeting: Maucune’s Division at Salamanca: Garry Wills

11:15 - 11:45 From Elba to Waterloo: 'The Ogre in his Lair: Paul Brunyee

11:50 - 12:40 Into Battle with the 95th: The Rifleman's Experience Ben Taylor

12:40 - 14:00 Lunch

There are several cafes within a short stroll of the campus. These will be pointed out.

4:05 - 14:35 Current research into Napoleonic warfare: Ben Pengelly

Ben is both a member of the Waterloo Association and a PhD student at the University of York St John.

14:40 - 15:30 Soldiers, Sailors and Jingling Johnnies: Paul Chamberlain

During the Napoleonic Wars many thousands of prisoners of war, of many nationalities, arrived in Britain.

15: 35 - 16:25 Wellington's Artillery at Waterloo: Gareth Glover

1630-1645 Event closes

Logistics:

The 3 nearest pay and display car parks are listed below:

· Union Terrace car park YO31 7ES

· Monk Bar car park YO31 7QR

· Bootham Row car park YO31 7BP

A Park and Ride service is available from the outskirts of the city.

Please note

· The University of York St John is in the centre of York as distinct from York University which is outside the city

· Places are limited to 36.

The cost is £10 for members and £15 for non-members.

For further information please contact:pfbrunyee@gmail.com

Description supplied by the event organiser.