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
