The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) | Education Video by World of Military

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, forming part of the King's Division. In 1702, Colonel George Hastings, 8th Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to raise a new regiment, which he did in and around the city of Gloucester.

Bankfield Museum represents the history of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, stretching from its formation in 1702 as the 33rd Foot, to becoming part of the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. The Museum tells the stories of the soldiers who served using their own words.

The first Duke of Wellington was the Colonel of the 33rd from 1806-1812. After his death the Regiment was renamed in his honour. It’s the only Regiment to be named after a person not of the Royal Blood. The Museum includes displays relating both to the Duke and the long and distinguished history of the Regiment.