Queen Victoria's Country Retreat - Osborne House

[@veronicawilliams7427]

In the 1970's we went to the Isle of Wight for a week's holiday and visited Osborne House which was pure magic. We also went to Cowes to see the Royal yacht with the Royal Family on board and saw Prince Phillip taking Charles and Anne out in their boat from the Royal Yacht Britannia. the Isle of Wight albeit small was pure magic. This post brings back so many wonderful memories, as my husband and elder son are no longer with us.

[@MemorySeekers]

So glad you enjoyed the tour and the memories it stirs. We have just been to see Britannia in Edinburgh if you would like to see the famous Yacht kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppqsZKp_jtCtn7Mfeature=shared

[@Carol-D.1324]

What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing your memory! You make it sound even better.

[@dyslexicsheeple931]

I can see why Queen Victoria bought this property and allowed Prince Albert's fantastic building imagination go wild. Truly beautiful!!

[@stconstable]

Nothing beats going somewhere yourself... but this comes very close.

[@mariepeterson7250]

This is the best documentary I have ever seen of Osborne House. Beautifully filmed and narrated, thank you.

[@MemorySeekers]

Wow, thank you!

[@liberty_and_justice67]

Absolutely agree. Excellent narrative and camera work.

[@digby_dooright]

@@MemorySeekers Yes, your videos are very professionally done. Could almost believe I was watching a special on PBS.

[@liamkatt6434]

Agreed, these guys are totally professional the way they produce these videos.

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I love how the interior has a light, airy feeling to it --- so different from the dark, wooded tartan-bedecked interior of Balmoral. At Osborne House, I can see how the Royal Family felt they could relax and breathe freely.

[@MemorySeekers]

Now that is a place we would like to see inside, Balmoral. Alas I am pretty sure you can only go in the gardens...

[@ducebigalow2341]

❤

[@marshabrubaker185]

I enjoyed this episode so much that I watched it a second time.

[@stablefairy9437]

Osbourne is a place I would very much like to visit and this is a super video. I did not know it was QUITE so elaborate. Such incredible detail especially in the plasterwork. thank you for this beautifully filmed tour.

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisfalconer4983]

Beautifully done, thank you! This gives a really great picture of what a visit to Osborne is like. I grew up just down the road from Osborne (in much humbler surroundings, of course!). Back then, you could pay to visit the grounds and Swiss Cottage separately, which was cheaper, and made for a lovely walk, especially in summer. One thing I would point out is that it is the Durbar Room, not the Dunbar Room. Durbar was the name for a court or official reception held by an Indian prince. One of my favourite places in the house, along with the corridor of portraits that leads to it.

[@MemorySeekers]

Chris thank you for the correction, I have put a note in the first comment. Silly me! 🙃Thanks for watching! 😊

[@catalinstoica6919]

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[@catalinstoica6919]

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[@rongenung]

Excellent video on the beautiful Osborne House. I can see why it was a beloved retreat for the royal family, just as is Balmoral. Lovingly preserved and so well presented here. Greetings from southwestern USA.

[@lindasadler6338]

The plasterwork ceiling/decor are just incredible!!

[@MemorySeekers]

It is indeed incredible!

[@aprilsky8474]

As I live in another country, thank you for allowing me the experience of this beautiful mansion. Beautifully presented.

[@MemorySeekers]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@kazzam8514]

I was there on the 8th September and I totally agree, it is a magnificent place. You truly feel you have taken a peek into the lives of Victoria and Albert. The beach is so peaceful and the scenery is amazing. I went by hovercraft from Portsmouth to IOW and back. It was on the way back I learnt of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Thank you for posting this and letting me see it all again. Absolutely beautiful place.

[@MemorySeekers]

I would love to try the hovercraft over. I believe it’s one of the last public services you can get in the U.K. maybe the world? It looks great fun and so quick!

[@kazzam8514]

@@MemorySeekers yes I believe it is. It’s a lovely walk from Portsmouth to Southsea, then the hovercraft takes you to Ryde on the IOW. We then took a bus from Ryde station to Osborne. The views en route from the bus are amazing too. So to anyone that doesn’t drive, it’s easy to get to via public transport. You should try the hovercraft, not cheap, but amazing fun and like you say, the only hovercraft service left and only takes 10 minutes. In Portsmouth, take a trip up to the Spinnaker Tower too. The views are fabulous. The cafe below does some great food and snacks. We had a fantastic time, in Portsmouth and on the IOW 👍

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you for all the tips! Defo want to try it.

[@kazzam8514]

@@MemorySeekers did you see the ‘trenches’ the children dug in the gardens around the Swiss Cottage? Such cheeky stories that accompanied the games the children use to play there. Just shows that children will be children no matter what privileges or not they are born into. So sweet. Osborne really brings that family to life. Unfortunately the upstairs nursery etc were closed to the public when I was there, so I’m really pleased I saw them in your video. Great work as always Gents. Thank you. Can I make a suggestion, as someone who doesn’t have a car, could you give suggestions for all the wonderful places you visit, a quick mention of how to get there by public transport? Or nearest train station, bus service etc or if there’s none, let us know? I’ve watched so many of your wonderful videos and dreamed of going to these places and would love to hear how easy, or not, it would be to get to them by public transport. I know I can look it up, but it’s not the same as hearing it first hand from someone who has been there. Thank you again gents.

[@siobhanfagan-ss5rc]

I love the history behind these majestic homes. Regardless of who lived in them, it is so easy to close your eyes and imagine people, especially young children, running around and bringing life to the place. I hope these buildings will always be preserved. I can almost see Victoria and Albert trying to control nine kids as they arrive...running here and there.... lol

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We agree they need to be retained and remembered.

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

What an amazing place, the art, architecture and the furniture inside and the grounds. I can see why Queen Victoria would hide herself away here. Thanks and take care as always. =-)

[@MemorySeekers]

It was a very interesting place to visit. So well kept by English Heritage.

[@SmallWonda]

Very good - very enjoyable - made me quite sad... Just glad it has been preserved and that it can be appreciated for just how special it is... You do great work, Simon, thank you.

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Go-Dawgs]

As an American who Always has been fascinated by your Country's history & honestly jealous you have So Much to see, I am grateful for this video Sir! 🌟Many Thanks🌟

[@MemorySeekers]

Thanks for watching!

[@greengold7648]

Extraordinary video! Beautifully narrated with historical information, anecdotes, family history, horticultural and architectural elements. Documentary caliber! Thank you for sharing!

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greengold7648]

@@MemorySeekers Immensely!

[@keithjones9546]

The quality of your videos is amazing.

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you think so, thank you!

[@marial8235]

This was a very enjoyable film. Prince Albert had such excellent taste. Simply beautiful.

[@MemorySeekers]

So nice to hear you liked it. Thank you for commenting.

[@wixom01]

Wow, what a beautiful place! I can't believe her children did not share her passion for the place. I sure do.

[@tinawetzel3912]

This by far the grandest Country Home for the royals I’ve ever seen. It warms my heart to learn that Prince Albert & Queen Victoria had the little house & gardens (for fruit/veg & flowers) built & fully furnished in order for their 9 children learn marketing, gardening, cooking, sewing, etc skills. Prince Albert & Queen Victoria understood the incredible importance of these skills which is remarkable considering the time period. Simon, u did a spectacular job in finding out & sharing the historical aspects &stunning beauty of Osborne House. I could watch this video over & over & not tire of it. Thank u, thank u, thank u! I really appreciate u both so very, very much. Take care, 😉.

[@deborah85728]

Excellent video , my grandmother was born nearby and loved talking about the time she said the Queen stopped her carriage to ask where she , such a small girl , was going all on her own . To school mam was the reply . I will never get an opportunity to visit myself so it was such a real pleasure going along with you both, many thanks.

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story from your family. Such a shame you won't be able to visit in person. 🙁

[@annroberts5965]

Wow, your knowledge and English diction make your tours most enjoyable and easy to hear. Thank you for sharing this incredible place. Ann from Va. USA 🇺🇸

[@MemorySeekers]

Well, we don’t always have the knowledge but do a lot of research to find the facts. Thank you for watching so glad you liked it.

[@jillwanlin9558]

I can see why this was a favourite place of Queen Victoria’s. Privacy and the ability for the whole family to relax. The grounds and the pavilion are beautiful. The dining room ceiling, the drawing room and Albert’s study were my favourite. The children must have spent hours in that playhouse. Thanks so much Simon and Will. It was a real treat having a tour of Osborne House ❤Edit:I have no idea why but every time I comment on your channel my comment is duplicated, I have to delete it, do the same again and it’s only on the third attempt it doesn’t duplicate. So from now on I’m not going through this 3x, there’ll be a duplicate 😬

[@MemorySeekers]

It has not come through as 3 comments, how odd. Yes I too think the pavilion area is my favourite.

[@73Ndu]

Am vizitat,cu ani în urmă,acest Paradis. A venit Regina Elisabeta în vizită,cu prințul ,am avut unicul prilej să fim langa ei.Atata frumusețe,naturalețe,atâta bucurie și uimire!Mascota parcului,rata alba,artiștii din Londra ce întrețineau atmosfera in parc,palatul,cortul unde suverană și suita au luat prânzul,toate au impresionat.Dar....ce bucurie când pe pereții unei încăperi a palatului ,erau poze cu familia regală a României,de la început și până în ziua aceea!A fost și va rămâne un lucru de preț,de renaștere,de mândrie!

[@RedStickHistorian]

You did a marvelous job of presenting the beauty and highlighting the history of this marvelous place. As always, your video was a perfect balance of sights, information, and history.

[@MemorySeekers]

Many thanks as always! 😊

[@suzannecrum9702]

Looks like a most wonderful life to have lived there.Really beautiful! Thanks for the tour and the history of The Osborne House,Guys!

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jasonsmart3482]

Visited over 10 years ago and really enjoyed it. Walking around the grounds I can imagine the joy the children would have had playing around the Swiss Cottage and also down on the beach. No wonder Victoria and Albert loved it.

[@MemorySeekers]

**Correction* We said Dunbar Room which should have been Durbar Room, sorry for the confusion!*** We hope you enjoyed this visit to Osborne, If you would like to see an extended walk around the terraces then join our member's page on Patreon and get perks like "extra exclusive videos" not on KZbin and "free monthly images" to download from our travel. You can help support our channel and its upkeep allowing us to make more videos. Members of the monthly subscription "Country Folk" tier can get access to this extra video. Join here:- www.patreon.com/memoryseekers Helpful links for Osborne House For booking information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/ For Ferry Services see:- www.wightlink.co.uk or www.redfunnel.co.uk/en/ For Train Services:- www.southwesternrailway.com/ For Bus Services:- www.islandbuses.info/ Check out our socials for more photos instagram.com/memoryseekers/ facebook.com/memoryseekersuk Our website also has more information and places to visit. www.memoryseekers.net

[@SpanishEclectic]

I've read that there was some criticism of the design and color back when it was built, but to me the Italianate style suits the seaside location. The towers remind me of photos I've seen of the central square in Sienna, Italy. I'm sure the views are terrific. Great choice to start with the gardens and seaside views. That bathing machine! I can just imagine Prince Albert's joy at creating a German-style retreat to provide quality time with his children. I makes me think of the sweet comments from Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice about their "Grannie's Playhouse". So many amazing things, from high art and Prince Albert's modern advances, to Queen Victoria's watercolors and children's toys. The Dunbar Wing is unbelievable! I always appreciate the time you spend editing and narrating these terrific tours. :) P.S. I did get a laugh out of the grand painting of Neptune and the strategic placement of limbs, where fig leaves were not going to work.

[@MemorySeekers]

Haha I had not noticed that on the painting. Now I do 😂 We made a narration error and it should have been Durbar Room. 🙃

[@epluribusunum1460]

@@MemorySeekersI love almost everything here, but wonder if there was a particular reason that they chose to paint the Swiss Cottage dirty nappies brown?

[@teprakp]

This was a memorable production. Thank you. 🇦🇺👍🏽🇦🇺

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pazlopez3483]

Its fantastic, incredible Osborne House reminding the life of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for their Love is eternity...Thank you Sir for the well narrated story of the Royal family ....I Love & Like it Hoping for more documentaries to come in the future...

[@karenk2160]

Magnificent property, excellent narration - very enjoyable to watch. Thank you!💕💕

[@MemorySeekers]

So nice of you 😊

[@tdhawk7284]

The very best documentary vid of the Osborne House I’ve ever found. Your narration is outstanding.

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you so kind.

[@johnsalvi6158]

Its very peaceful to watch the videos you both make It always transport us to some other world

[@vickiadams186]

I was not familiar with the Osborne House and found this video extremely interesting. I was named after Queen Victoria so it touched my heart to get a more personal glimpse into her life and family. Truly a magnificent home. Thank you for sharing.

[@triciaowings2429]

The attention to detail is extraordinary!Makes you feel them …like you are really there.Done perfectly and with feeling.Absolutely love this.I can feel the heart put into these videos which makes them even more special.Means so much to be able to experience England in this way. Much love from America!

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you😀 so pleased you have enjoyed it so much.

[@Lisette777]

I just love all of your videos! Congrats to you both. Lovely work, well filmed and beautifully narrated. Loved this visit of Osborne House, so peaceful. Thank you!

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you very much!

[@SteveKnowlton]

Amazing I thought it was about Ozzy Osborne home .I was shocked to find out it was Queen Victoria and how beautiful it is.

[@malein1939]

Extremely handsome palace!

[@MemorySeekers]

It certainly is!

[@Fernandoenf2]

Best documentary ever seen about the palace

[@MemorySeekers]

Ahhh thank you! Very kind.

[@rezalrahim5258]

I’ve always wanted to see the interior of Osborne. Thanks for this great vid !

[@MemorySeekers]

So glad we could show you!

[@cherylrayes8015]

Ah how nice to spend Sunday morning watching a great new video from you! What a lovely spot! So nice to see Queen Victoria from a different time than the usual depiction of her as an older woman always in black. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers Cheryl 🙂

[@MemorySeekers]

Thanks for watching, so glad you liked it.

[@oliverjackson5070]

If I could, I'd buy this estate. So, nice!!!!!!

[@heehaw-i6u]

Goodness, you can almost hear those children whilst in the garden, at the beach and in their little garden...... x

[@suecrowhurst4393]

Such a beautiful place osbourne palace, beautiful gardens too , thankyou for this

[@MemorySeekers]

Yes it is lovely to walk around stunning grounds.

[@Shelly-mz9yf]

WOW all of the opulence is gorgeous. Then somehow I remembered Charles Dickens and the story of industrial reality. Then I recall yall get to live around all that cool history 😀 Elizabeth the 2nd wanted these homes/museums opened up to the public.... Lets do this 😀😀

[@jeffmiller8209]

Marvelous place! Outstanding narration and visuals! Well done!

[@MemorySeekers]

Many thanks!

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was absolutely awesome. What a place that is. Really loved that. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please take care

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you Linda 😊

[@davidphillips4063]

Expertly done. Really enjoyable. Well paced and well informed. Thank you so much.

[@CURIOUSSERA]

Another brilliant documentary. You do such great work. I can imagine the editing you had to do. A beautiful property!

[@MemorySeekers]

Yes it takes quite some time to edit but enjoy bringing a video to life 😊

[@LaLuna2510]

I had never seen a documentary on Wight House, and the filming, editing and narration was top notch! There are really incredibly detailed shots inside the house, which I love to see! Impressive presentation- will definitely subscribe!

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Do join us lots more to catch up on.

[@lianefehrle9921]

Thank you for showing this place. This was the first time seeing it.

[@MemorySeekers]

Our pleasure 😊

[@walks_with_me]

Congratulations on the 100k subscribers 👏 🙌 Another excellent video 📹

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you very much!

[@marshabrubaker185]

Beautiful estate. The landscaping is so well done I would want to spend all my time outside.

[@winniedhaouadi1973]

Omg Omg How very beautifull Breathtaking

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

ABSOLUTELY, REPEAT ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!😍😍😍

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you like it!

[@gillheath2545]

How lucky to have a garden like this. Really enjoyed your video.

[@MemorySeekers]

The gardens and beach are so lovely indeed.

[@andreamarin4296]

Excellent documentary . Thank you so much. What a beautiful estate. That cradled. Wow! I just subbed to your channel too! ❤

[@heinpereboom5521]

Beautiful shots with an excellent commentary! Thank you. I look forward to the next movie.

[@MemorySeekers]

😊thank you

[@brandieo6165]

A wonderful video! Of course, you never disappoint. So appreciative of the info & tour. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you so much, you won't have to wait long to see!

[@fairyprincess911]

This is lovely. I will be visiting London in the next few months and Osborne House is not on my itinerary but I am so happy 😀 this popped up on my feed. I love English history; it is so rich with complexity. I have to say that the beautiful portraits of the Indian nobility certainly speaks to a long standing inclusivity of and by the royal family despite what might be alleged.😼😻😽

[@MemorySeekers]

Hope you manage to visit, well worth it.

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

Love all your films, really do. This is the best so far. Keep going. x

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you so much!

[@PoppytuleLovestar]

THANK YOU FOR THAT ADVENTURES DARLINGS

[@pagen5219]

I am in the USA. I can only imagine living near these treasures to visit. Ty! My relatives are from Askham Tower. I would love to visit there too.

[@carmenvillafane3752]

I've enjoyed this documentary thank you.

[@MemorySeekers]

Our pleasure!

[@louisep4805]

I had a very strange feeling in the children's nursery when I visited the house. Great vid thank you. It is a beautiful house and grounds.

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Thank you chaps, thoroughly enjoyable. 🤗🐾🐾🐾

[@MemorySeekers]

😊😀

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thank you for this memorable walk around the Osborne house❤️👏👏👏

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kaddyd1815]

Wonderful presentation….thoroughly enjoyed!

[@MemorySeekers]

Many thanks!

[@evelyngrammar]

Stunning!

[@MemorySeekers]

It really is!

[@susangurnett310]

What a beautiful home. Fit for a King and Queen and their family. Your video was so nice to watch. Keep up the great work.

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you so much!

[@WeekendCrooner]

Thank you guys for another lovely video. Loved the surroundings and the view of the beach. My favourite was the lovely swiss cottage!

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@begs54]

This was wonderfully shot. Osborne House will be on my "to visit list" the next time I cross the pond😊😊

[@pjaybasmaignee]

U guys should got to Balmoral and St. James palace. Please ❤ Best documentary KZbin channel ever.

[@MemorySeekers]

Hi, that is on our list but I have a feeling you are very restricted on what you are allowed to take pictures and video of as they are existing royal palaces. Will have to investigate more.

[@JimNicholls]

A superb tour of an amazing place, beautifully filmed as always. Thank you!

[@MemorySeekers]

Many thanks Jim

[@doyeworrell1680]

Another delightful video, I so enjoyed viewing and learning about the history of this estate.

[@MemorySeekers]

😊 thank you

[@seniamendezz285]

Gracias por en señarnos esta maravilla

[@edenmoon8275]

A lovely tour. I remember visiting just over 10 years ago and the tour guide singled me out because I am the same height as Queen Victoria

[@MemorySeekers]

🫣😊

[@Kimberly-cx9uv]

Yay, thank you, i have been waiting for someone to do a good tour of the House and ground for years, literally.

[@MemorySeekers]

Ah thank you 😊

[@daveboon5992]

Living on the Island I would like to thank you for this piece 👍 Not enough people understand it’s importance !! hopefully they will now visit us ( shame you didn’t mention the little Golf course 😳)

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you Dave, very kind comment. So glad you enjoyed it. Do you know until I looked it just I never knew there was a golf course right next door, which would have been in the grounds originally! Even I can learn something new! 😂😂😊

[@daveboon5992]

@@MemorySeekers Just one of the interesting things you would’ve seen was the Elephant Hole where they used wash the Elephant down 😎😎

[@beate890763]

Ein wunderschöner Rundgang, sehr schön erzählt und mit deutschen Untertiteln .

[@janbond8460]

Very, very interesting from one who lives "across the pond."

[@MemorySeekers]

So glad you liked it.

[@lordkarlyletartanpaisley5074]

Well Done! HM VRI was so different to what the msm portrays… thank you for such a delightful and personal yet not to familiar ( in a obtrusive sense ) part of the Royal Family’s Private Lives. so refreshing and her love of India and the wonders of that Great Country and Its People … what a tribute from HM in all the Magnificent Portraits Large and Petite ( not one small in Beautiful Details) The Winterhalter was Captivating And Majestic . THANK YOU… FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION… AGAIN, WELL DONE. VIVAT REX CHARLES III 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🧐

[@josephsf2452]

Thank you. Beautiful video ‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@lindavis224]

Always wanted to go here. Disappointed you never showed the famous dolls house. But really enjoyed the rest. Thank you

[@surreygirl2075]

Chris a beautiful palace my ancestors were Mr and Mrs Coles the cousins of queen Victoria and a beautiful garden

[@bonniewalker6340]

I forget how time frame effects me watching concise releases. Will catch it later. Yea!

[@salvas7376]

This was well done.

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you.

[@carolmiddleditch9093]

Brilliant! Beautiful!! You both do a Great job, filming and information etc, Thankyou!! The places you go too, remind me of home thoroughly enjoyable!! Carol. Ex-Brit, New Zealand 👍❤👍

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much 😊

[@Jossianne19130]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. LOVE HISTORICAL HOMES AND THIS IS ONE.....❤❤❤❤❤

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@MeMe-nw9mq]

Absolutely stunning!! The house and the grounds. So glad to see you guys have over 100k subscribers. Perseverance, dedication and hard work pays off!! I think I first subscribed when you guys were around the 30k mark. So happy for y’all! Onward and upward!! ~Renee, Chattanooga, TN, USA~

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you so much! We are so pleased people like our videos. Thank you for sticking with us!

[@grazynar7665]

Dzień dobry! Dziękuję, za cudowny film! ❤️😍W Nowym Roku życzę wszystkiego najlepszego!

[@MemorySeekers]

Dziękuję za oglądanie jak zwykle i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!

[@kaywallace6139]

Lovely presentation

[@MemorySeekers]

Thanks a lot

[@artemisjuno]

Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@MemorySeekers]

I'm glad!

[@fairyprincess911]

The upkeep🙀

[@Usermark666]

Filming is pure class, hope to visit sometime thanks

[@MemorySeekers]

Thank you, we hope you do visit. Can’t beat a personal look around.

[@amandasmith3177]

Again, wow. Thankyou

[@MemorySeekers]

Thanks again!

[@simplelifelost]

21:00. Beautiful view.

[@bruceteppo5200]

Truly amazing

[@MemorySeekers]

It is wonderful!