Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
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
In June 1858, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert embarked on a three day tour to Birmingham. Over the next few days I will be sharing her journals from throughout their trip before sharing an in-depth blog about her stay at Stoneleigh Abbey. I hope you enjoy! ‘Stoneleigh’ a watercolour by Queen Victoria, dated 15 June… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert’s tour of Warwickshire (part 2), Tuesday 15th June 1858
In June 1858, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert embarked on a three day tour to Birmingham. Over the next few days I will be sharing her journals from throughout their trip before sharing an in-depth blog about her stay at Stoneleigh Abbey. I hope you enjoy! Stoneleigh Abbey by Richard Principal Leitch, dated 1858. It’s… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert’s tour of Warwickshire (part 1), Monday 14th June 1858