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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.

   • Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
   • Location: Isle of Wight

   • Country: United Kingdom
   • Town or city: East Cowes

2. www.britannica.com › place › Osborne-HouseOsborne House | United Kingdom, Map, History, & Facts

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   Osborne House, former residence of the British royal family on the Isle of Wight, England. It lies southeast of Cowes and is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. The estate, consisting of 800 acres (324 hectares), was bought by Queen Victoria in 1845 and was subsequently increased to 5,000 acres (roughly 2,000 ...

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4. www.historyhit.com › locations › osborne-houseOsborne House - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jun 21, 2021 · England, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Building Category. Historic House, Mansion. 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...

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5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesOsborne: History and Stories | English Heritage

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   Osborne: History and Stories. The house and estate created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Osborne are unrivalled for the intimate insight they give us into their private lives. This seaside retreat from court life gave them the chance to indulge their interests and express their tastes.

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

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   Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the Osborne estate on the Isle of Wight in 1845. There they created a private home away from court life. Victoria used Osborne for over 50 years, entertaining foreign royalty and visiting ministers, finding solace there after Albert’s death in 1861.

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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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   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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   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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   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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8. 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.

9. explorebritain.uk › attractions › osborne-houseVisit Osborne House - ExploreBritain.uk

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   Description. Located on the Isle of Wight’s northeast coast, Osborne House stands as a testament to the life and passions of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. More than just a royal residence, it offers a glimpse into the private world of the royal family during the Victorian era.