Whippingham
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Whippingham is a village on the Isle of Wight. It is located two kilometres south of East Cowes in the north of the island.
Whippingham is best known for its connections with Queen Victoria, especially its church, redesigned by Prince Albert. The village became the centre of the royal estate supporting Osborne House and Barton Manor. The farms, school, almshouses, forge and cottages were rebuilt when they became part of the Queen's estate and Prince Albert had a 'model farm' built at Barton. Queen Victoria took a close interest in 'her people' in Whippingham, providing for them in sickness and in health.
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[edit] Further reading
- The Book of Whippingham: Queen Victoria's Island Village, Sarah Burdett, Devon Books, July 2006 ISBN 1-84114-501-7
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