Richard Holmes CBE TD JP
The Project Chairman standing by Hougoumont's North Gate
May 2007
The Project Chairman standing by Hougoumont's North Gate
May 2007
Welcome to Project Hougoumont
Project Hougoumont is heritage project to save the
Hougoumont Farm on the site of the 1815 Battlefield of
Waterloo in Belgium. Its aim is to ensure that the site
is sound and intact for the long–term future, with a view
to attracting and educating more visitors
Hougoumont Farm is in a sorry state, and time is running out fast. The walls of the Great Barn are at risk of collapse, the loopholed brick wall surrounding the orchard is falling down, and each passing winter brings more damage through the penetration of water and frost. To date the chapel has been restored, and two of the gaps in the walls have been filled in temporarily to strengthen them.
Project Hougoumont seeks to raise funds over the period 2010 to 2015 for the sympathetic restoration of the farm buildings and redevelopment of the wider site.
By the time we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the battle visitors will be able to visit the farm, learn about the battle, and understand the significance of Hougoumont's key role.
A memorial will be built to honour the British soldiers who fought at Waterloo – the only nationality not already acknowledged with its own memorial.
Living history issues, like the use of the site by re–enactors (who have traditionally camped in the paddock), and the development of the Great Barn are currently under discussion.
Project Hougoumont works closely with Waterloo 200, the UK committee which provides the focal point for all organisations seeking to participate in bicentennial events.
Project Hougoumont is heritage project to save the
Hougoumont Farm on the site of the 1815 Battlefield of
Waterloo in Belgium. Its aim is to ensure that the site
is sound and intact for the long–term future, with a view
to attracting and educating more visitors
Hougoumont Farm is in a sorry state, and time is running out fast. The walls of the Great Barn are at risk of collapse, the loopholed brick wall surrounding the orchard is falling down, and each passing winter brings more damage through the penetration of water and frost. To date the chapel has been restored, and two of the gaps in the walls have been filled in temporarily to strengthen them.
Project Hougoumont seeks to raise funds over the period 2010 to 2015 for the sympathetic restoration of the farm buildings and redevelopment of the wider site.
By the time we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the battle visitors will be able to visit the farm, learn about the battle, and understand the significance of Hougoumont's key role.
A memorial will be built to honour the British soldiers who fought at Waterloo – the only nationality not already acknowledged with its own memorial.
Living history issues, like the use of the site by re–enactors (who have traditionally camped in the paddock), and the development of the Great Barn are currently under discussion.
Project Hougoumont works closely with Waterloo 200, the UK committee which provides the focal point for all organisations seeking to participate in bicentennial events.
How you can save Hougoumont
You can do so by either
enlisting as one of
Project Hougoumont's
Chosen Men, or by making
a donation to Project
Hougoumont today...
ENLIST HERE
DONATE HERE
You can do so by either
enlisting as one of
Project Hougoumont's
Chosen Men, or by making
a donation to Project
Hougoumont today...
ENLIST HERE
DONATE HERE
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