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From County to Command: Sir Edward Hopton, A Herefordshire Officer in the Victorian Age

Find out more about the Herefordshire-born officer with a global battlefield legacy.

Sir Edward Hopton dressed in a red military uniform, he has dark hair and a beard

Edward Hopton's remarkable career spanned the Crimean War, the Indian Rebellion, and the Xhosa War, rising to Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. This talk explores the extraordinary military career of Edward Hopton revealing the life behind a man who served in some of the 19th century's most significant conflicts.

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  • Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
  • Location: The Burton Hotel, Kington
  • Cost: FREE