Category: Travels and historical sites

Queen Victoria, Travels and historical sites, Victoria and Albert, Victorian events

Was it worth it? How the Leigh family ruined Stoneleigh Abbeys stability and value in order to impress Queen Victoria

Shannon McInulty

In June 1858, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert embarked on a three day tour of Warwickshire, where the Queen was to open the public museum and garden at Aston Hall. Although the couple were originally meant to stay at Warwick Castle, Albert’s declining health led to them searching for a much quieter location. Upon hearing… Continue reading Was it worth it? How the Leigh family ruined Stoneleigh Abbeys stability and value in order to impress Queen Victoria

Osborne House, Travels and historical sites

The Durbar Room at Osborne House

Shannon McInulty

One of the most famous rooms at Osborne House is certainly the India inspired Durbar a room. Contrasting from the rest of the house and its seaside location, the Durbar room transports visitors to an unexpected foreign land. This was certainly the case for Queen Victoria, who despite being Queen of India since 1858 and… Continue reading The Durbar Room at Osborne House