On the trail of Queen Victoria

Osborne house on the Isle of Wight was the retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. her consort. They would go there for holiday and especially to mark their birthdays. The grand house faces across The Solent to the mainland.

 First here is an illustration of Queen Victoria's coronation that I found in an old book.

Down on the foreshore where Queen Victoria kept her bathing machine -

And then up and around the House - taking in some details of the sculptures, many of which are marine-themed.

And briefly inside the house where a table is ready with Christmas dessert -

And finally one more look at the Empress of India -