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   Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. Albert designed the house himself, in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo.

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   Osborne House, former residence of the British royal family on the Isle of Wight, England. The estate was bought by Queen Victoria in 1845, and the present house was completed in 1851 by Thomas Cubitt from plans prepared by Prince Albert. Queen Victoria died there on January 22, 1901.

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4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Osborne | English Heritage

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   The Osborne estate, then owned by Lady Isabella Blachford, was recommended to them by the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850). The estate was initially leased, then bought in May 1845 for £28,000. As the existing house was too small, an extension was required.

5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesDescription of Osborne | English Heritage

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   Osborne House was built between 1845 and 1851 to provide Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with a private family home. It was built in the Italianate style in order to fit its setting on an island whose temperate climate and panoramic views over the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples.

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   Jun 21, 2021 · Osborne House is located on the Isle of Wight, 1 mile southeast of East Cowes. Ryde Esplanade train station is 7 miles away, while East Cowes ferry port is 1.5 miles away. The Southern Vectis bus services 4 and 5 also stop near the site.

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7. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesOsborne | English Heritage

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   The top floor of Swiss Cottage is currently closed for essential maintenance. 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot,' said Queen Victoria of Osborne, her beloved home on the Isle of Wight. Today, a visit to Osborne offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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   When was Osborne House built?

   • Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. Albert designed the house himself, in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo.

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   When did Queen Victoria buy Osborne House?

   • Osborne House, former residence of the British royal family on the Isle of Wight, England. The estate was bought by Queen Victoria in 1845, and the present house was completed in 1851 by Thomas Cubitt from plans prepared by Prince Albert. Queen Victoria died there on January 22, 1901.

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   What is the history of Osborne?

   • Historic England Archives, visitor circulation at Osborne (MP/OSH0379– 0382). The history of Osborne, the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight, built as an escape from court life in London and Windsor.

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   What is Osborne House famous for?

   • Osborne House on the Isle of Wight is famous as the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, where they spent many a summer relaxing with their large family. Today the house contains a vast collection of their personal items, alongside countless rooms, gardens, and even a beach where they spent some of their most cherished memories.

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9. www.royalpalaces.com › palaces › osborne-houseOsborne House | Royal Palaces | An Encyclopedia of British ...

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   Osborne House. When Queen Victoria married in 1840, as well as St James’s and Buckingham Palace in London, and her country retreat at Windsor, she had the Prince Regent’s marine Pavilion in Brighton.