There is also a dispute ongoing about the place of birth, Mornington House, Dublin, or Dangan Castle, County Meath, the two family homes, town and country respectively. The entry above is dated 23 rd April and the entry following is dated 24 th May all are in the same handwriting. There is at least a little likelihood that these records have been falsified, either intentionally or otherwise. In the baptismal register it is possible, albeit less likely, that the parish officials did not know what the date was. There was already a surviving eldest son, Richard Wellesley and a second son William. As such there may have been some haste to baptise their second Arthur (the future Duke of Wellington) with some haste, in case he should die without having received such a blessing. One possible explanation for this was that, sadly 2 of the Earl and Lady Mornington’s children had died in infancy, including a Arthur Wesley (the family name was changed later to Wellesley in order to Anglicise it), who dies in 1768 aged 6 or 7. However the baptismal register of the Parish of St Peter, Dublin records Arthur’s christening on 30th April 2 days before his birth. It is widely accepted that the 1 st May is his birthday, his own father and mother wrote that it was the 1 st May and Arthur himself celebrated it on this day. The birth of the future Duke of Wellington, in itself has some interesting nuances in that some facts are still disputed. The earliest know image of Arthur Wesley (Wellesley) silhouette aged around 7 years old. Is there a story you think we should be covering? If so, please email or at more from MyLondon? Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here.I am writing this to tie into what would have been the 251 st Birthday of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, on 1 st May 1769. He explained how the prices are calculated, saying how he’d be “lucky” to make nearly ten per cent’s worth of profit on the dish. Tom runs the UK's only two Michelin star pub, the Hand & Flowers in Marlow (Image: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock)Īnother couldn’t believe the price, writing “How f#*^ing much ?” while a third said, “Looks amazing but £195.”Ī fourth joked: “Looks like I’ll have to try and get into the family vault at Gringots.”īack in August the chef defended the price of his steak and chips dinner, which costs £85 at his pub. READ MORE: Five of the UK's 'most exciting restaurants' are officially found in London - here's the full list Followed by delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce and Christmas Spiced Butter. Accompanied by Pigs in Blankets with a Red Wine Sauce, (all you need to do is add your own roast potatoes and veg). “Handmade Beef Wellington, 30-day aged, organic, British beef fillet, wrapped in a Black Truffle Duxelle and Herb Crepé and All Butter Puff Pastry. For a change from the traditional turkey dinner, or for the ultimate Boxing day feast, this is sure to provide the ultimate indulgent Christmas meal. In a lengthy post on Instagram Tom said: “It’s approaching that time of year again guys and I’m super excited to launch this year’s Christmas Beef Wellington Box. The owner of the two Michelin star Hand & Flowers shared the news on his social media, showing off his culinary skills while preparing his Christmas Beef Wellington. Top chef Tom Kerridge announced his coveted luxury Christmas Box for the festive season, providing the public with a do-it-at-home dinner.
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