Captain William Jackson

Leeds soldier’s cavalry sword
28th June 2017
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Object of the week- Leeds soldier’s cavalry sword

Gifted to a Leeds officer who rose through the ranks more than 200 years ago, this rare cavalry sword tells a stirring story of loyalty among comrades in arms. On display in Leeds City Museum’s Leeds Story Gallery, the sword once belonged to Captain William Jackson, and was a gift from soldiers he commanded…
Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
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Sword of real life Sharpe goes on display in Leeds

A sword which once belonged to a real life Sharpe, who worked his way up through the ranks more than 200 years ago, has gone on display at Leeds City Museum. The historic cavalry blade was once held by Leeds soldier Captain William Jackson, and was presented to him by the loyal soldiers he commanded in 1800…