Osborne House has been working with nine local primary schools to help create decorations for the house and grounds this Christmas – which are now on display.
The Island education groups were each given one of Queen Victoria’s nine grandchildren and the country that they subsequently married into as the inspiration for their colourful Christmas decorations - to bring festive cheer to the palatial holiday home.
The decorations, which are now on display for visitors, range from Russian dolls, to a wooden tree in the red and white of Denmark, and a box of purple Scottish thistles complete with cross-stitch flags.
All schools were provided with background information about Victoria’s children and their family connections to help them with their research and design plans.
They also had a copy of Queen Victoria’s family tree for reference and were given the freedom to interpret their brief in any way they wished.
They were also given a specified area for their decoration with some exhibits being inside the House and some around the estate.
Scroll through pictures here.
Laura Bosworth, Education Officer English Heritage, based at Osborne House said
“The results have been amazing and have involved a wide cross-section of schools from across the island. Our hope was that we would provide a challenge which gave schools and education groups the chance to stimulate work across the curriculum and they certainly all did an amazing job. The exhibits include sewn items, pottery, paper craft and even a set of child sized Russian dolls produced by Nine Acres Primary School who took the challenge on as a whole school project. It has been an absolute pleasure to work in partnership with the staff and young people on this project and we thank them all for their enthusiasm, hard work and fabulous creativity.”
Osborne House is operating normal winter opening hours within Tier 1 restrictions. Full Covid-secure measures are in place, and advance booking is advised.
Interview With Wightlink CEO Katy Taylor
Godshill Primary Campaigners And Council Express Relief After Closure U-Turn
Godshill Primary To Remain Open But Closure Notices Issued For Five Other Island Primary Schools
We 'Shal' Not Be Moved: Shalfleet Councillors Release Statement Over Recent Walkouts
Former Isle Of Wight Police Who Died On Duty Honoured By King
Councillor Slams School Place Planning Process 'Basic Flaws'
School Closures Decision Provisionally Agreed Following Late Night Council Meeting
Shanklin Man In Drug-Driving Arrest Following Crash
Nine Houses Planned For 'Superfluous' Ryde Demolition Yard
Isle Of Wight West MP Richard Quigley Responds To Vestas Redundancy Announcement
Appeal For Witnesses After Collision In Ryde Leaves Man In 70s Seriously Injured
Host Of New Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight
Red Funnel Passengers Faced With Thursday Delays
Isle Of Wight MP Reacts To Vestas Turbine Factory Redundancy Bombshell
Wroxall Barn Conversion Mooted Despite Concerns
Decision Day Arrives For Six Isle Of Wight Primary Schools
Cowes Cocktail Bar Set For Alfresco Development
Have Your Say On Isle Of Wight Dementia Care And Support
His Majesty The King Recognises Cowes RNLI Crew For Their Service
Northwood Parish Council In Speed Reduction Proposal For Busy Road
