"An enthusiastic
desire to perpetuate the name of "Wellington"
and the frowning scene of his triumphant career, pervaded every
class of his countrymen. In Ireland a noble testimonial was erected
in the Phoenix Park, and in the British capital a magnificent bridge
spanning the Thames was baptised Waterloo, in the presence of the
Prince Regent and Duke of York. With the money voted by
Parliament the mansion and estates of Stratfield Saye were purchased,
to be held by Wellington and his heirs."
Extract from "The Life of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington" (Open Library)
