- Location
- Cheshire, England
- Name
- Martin Connolly
Well not very far across the seas to be honest, the 30 minute crossing to the Isle of Wight, but still new territory for me and my good lady wife.
One of the highlights of the IoW is Osborne House which you may or may not know was the home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. I have to say it is completely bonkers. Such a mixture of architectural and decorative styles, with a distinct tinge of the Germanic about it (unsurprisingly).
Osborne House exterior by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Osborne House painting by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
You can see Portsmouth in the distance on this one (if you really want to)
Osborne view towards Solent by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
The visit route leaves the best room until last:
Osborne House Durbar Room by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
I loved the museum of oddities collected by the royals, such as this one:
Osborne Swiss Cottage Museum by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Some other shots - first from the town of Ventnor:
Ventnor Haven #2 by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Ventnor Haven #3 by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Bluebell woods in Mottistone Estate:
Woods at Mottistone Estate by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
and the lifeboat at Yarmouth Harbour:
Yarmouth Lifeboat by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
One of the highlights of the IoW is Osborne House which you may or may not know was the home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. I have to say it is completely bonkers. Such a mixture of architectural and decorative styles, with a distinct tinge of the Germanic about it (unsurprisingly).
Osborne House exterior by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Osborne House painting by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
You can see Portsmouth in the distance on this one (if you really want to)
Osborne view towards Solent by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
The visit route leaves the best room until last:
Osborne House Durbar Room by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
I loved the museum of oddities collected by the royals, such as this one:
Osborne Swiss Cottage Museum by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Some other shots - first from the town of Ventnor:
Ventnor Haven #2 by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Ventnor Haven #3 by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
Bluebell woods in Mottistone Estate:
Woods at Mottistone Estate by Martin Connolly, on Flickr
and the lifeboat at Yarmouth Harbour:
Yarmouth Lifeboat by Martin Connolly, on Flickr