Osborne House, Isle of Wight, England
Introduction This evening, I am reporting on the former royal residence of Osborne House, near Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Information on Osborne House This property was owned and used by Queen Victoria and her family as a private residence for more than 50 years. Readers will be aware that during most of the the period of her occupancy, Victoria was, arguably, the richest and most powerful person in world. She died in 1901 with the House opening to the public in 1904. The building is of Italianate design. It was completed in 1851 by the building contractor Thomas Cubitt of London. As will be evident from the portfolio of images herein, the internal furnishings reflect the tastes of the Victorian era. The Durbar Room laid out for a banquet Queen Victoria Quality and variety of internal decor Queen Victoria's Bedroom. She died in this room on Jan 22nd, 1901. View from Prince Albert's room The allegorical fresco Neptune Resigning the Empire of t...