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Whippingham Church, near Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Whippingham Church, near Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1862. Since the adoption of Osborne House as a marine residence by the Queen her Majesty has been accustomed to attend Divine service in the parish church of Whippingham, the nearest place of worship. A new church has been in process of construction, and it is announced that on Sunday last his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Princess Alice attended Divine service therein...the foundation-stone was laid by her Majesty on the 29th of May. The present structure was erected from designs by and under the superintendence of Mr. T. [sic] Humbert, architect. It is constructed from the stone of the island, with quoins and dressings of box-ground stone. The style is that of the transitional period from the Norman to the Early English. A somewhat unusual feature will be that the tower will be open to the inside of the church as high as the lantern...The windows are filled in with stained glass, by Messrs. Hardman, of Birmingham...The expense of rebuilding the church was borne principally by the Queen and the late Prince Consort, but liberal contributions have been made by several ladies and gentlemen who take an interest in the work'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Whippingham Church, near Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1862: A Place of Worship for the Royal Family This photograph captures the picturesque Whippingham Church, the nearest place of worship for Queen Victoria when she resided at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Since the adoption of Osborne as a royal residence, the Queen had been attending Divine services in this parish church. In 1862, a new church was under construction, and the foundation stone had been laid by Queen Victoria on May 29th of that year. Designed by architect T. Humbert, the new church was built primarily from the stone of the island, with quoins and dressings of box-ground stone. The style was reminiscent of the transitional period from the Norman to the Early English. An unusual feature of the church was the open tower, which extended as high as the lantern. The windows were adorned with stained glass created by Messrs. Hardman of Birmingham. The expense of rebuilding the church was primarily borne by Queen Victoria and the late Prince Consort, but several ladies and gentlemen also made generous contributions to the project. This photograph, taken in 1862, captures the progress of the construction, showcasing the dedication of the royal family and the community to the creation of a beautiful and enduring place of worship.
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