Location
Higham Hall College, Cumbria
Speakers: Mike Robinson, Graeme Callister, Andrew Field.
‘The French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon; and the worldwide conflict that ensued, retains a deep fascination to this day. Arguably the first modern global war, involving huge armies, and fought on land and sea, it was only finally brought to an end at the Battle of Waterloo. In this, the 210th anniversary year, we will devote the entire weekend to the study of this dramatic campaign. We will analyse the composition of the French army of 1815, and the pivotal action of Perponcher’s division at Quatre Bras. On the battlefield of Waterloo itself we will look at the attack of d’Erlon’s corps; discuss the action on Wellington’s left flank around the farms of La Haye, Papelotte, Frischermont, and Smohain; focus on Halkett’s 5th British Infantry Brigade in the thick of the action; and Marshal Grouchy’s failure to arrive at Waterloo.’
Friday 4th April
5pm – 6pm Residents and non-residents check in at reception. A member of staff will allocate residents’ bedrooms and help with any queries.
6.30pm: Dinner.
7.45pm – 9pm Mike Robinson: Glorie zonder Helden: Perponcher’s Division at Quatre Bras. (Glory without heroes).
Saturday 5th April
8am – Breakfast.
9.15am – 10.30am: Graeme Callister: The Attack of d’Erlon’s Corps at Waterloo.
10.30am – 11am: Tea/Coffee & biscuits.
11am – 12.15pm: Andrew Field: Wellington’s Left Flank, the Farms of La Haye, Papelotte, Frischermont, Smohain, etc.
12.30pm: Lunch.
2.00pm – 3.30pm: Show & Tell.
3.45pm: Afternoon Tea/Coffee served.
4.45pm – 6pm: Mike Robinson: The Thick of It: Halkett’s 5th British Infantry Brigade at Waterloo.
6.30pm: Dinner.
7.45pm – Waterloo Pub Quiz.
Sunday 6th April
8am – Breakfast.
9.15am – 10.30am: Andrew Field: Grouchy’s Waterloo.
10.30am – 11am: Tea/Coffee & biscuits.
11am – 12.30pm: Graeme Callister: The Composition of the French Army in 1815.
12:30pm: Lunch and then depart!
Please note that we will be offering a ‘Show & Tell’ opportunity during the normal ‘free time’ on Saturday afternoon. It will operate between 2 – 3.30pm; so if you would like to bring something along to share with other attendees then please contact Steve Wright at: wa1815.sjw@gmail.com.
Full board residential with ensuite: £335 without ensuite: £325 Non-residential £185.
A non refundable deposit of £50 per person is required at the time of booking, with balance payable one month before commencement.
All enquiries for the weekend please contact Steve Wright at: wa1815.sjw@gmail.com.
For all bookings please contact Higham Hall direct: Office Hours 09:00 to 17:00.
Telephone 017687 76276 Email: admin@highamhall.com.