Where can I locate a historian who knows the history of Osbourne House (Isle of Wight)? I have searched the internet with no success and can't even find a phone number for the place itself!!!
2007-03-04 06:41:13 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew C 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Here is the is English Heritage page for Osbourne House
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.205
Telephone number at the bottom (01983 200022)
Probably worth giving them a ring and they will be able to put you in touch with a local Historian
2007-03-04 06:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by scareyd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In 1845 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House and its 1000 acres. Osborne House was a retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. They greatly enjoyed the Isle of Wight, far from the pressures court life at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
Queen Victoria, after Albert died, spent most of her time at Osborne House and she died there in 1901. The longest reigning english monarch (1837 to 1901). Since her death little has changed at Osborne and many of the royal couple's possessions, photographs and paintings are still at Osborne.
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Isle of Wight, one mile SE of East Cowes, Ryde 7 miles. Redfunnel ferry from Southampton
Contact the attraction direct for details.
Contact the attraction direct for details.
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Osborne House in Cowes on the Isle of Wight UK is one of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom
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Please note that all details including ADMISSION PRICES
Last updated July 2005
2007-03-04 14:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well you didn't look very hard,i have just been to google,and guess what......
2007-03-04 19:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by nessie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.tourist-information-uk.com/osborne-house
2007-03-04 18:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YAHOO SEARCH
2007-03-04 15:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by david m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋