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Radio London,24 Sep 2024,6 mins

What's inside 'Number 1, London'?

London Uncovered

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It's been dubbed 'the grandest address in London' - this beautiful Georgian building by Hyde Park was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815. Inside is one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens, as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain. Oh - and did we mention you can also find out how the famous 'wellington boot' got it's name. So what's really inside Number 1, London? BBC Radio London's Robert Elms has been finding out. (Image credit: English Heritage)

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