Sandringham House, in Norfolk, was the first home of Queen Victoria's eldest son, Prince Albert Edward (to become King Edward VII) and his wife Alexandra in 1862. Later, King George V would start the enduring tradition of the Christmas Message in 1932. The Royal Family spend the Christmas holidays (until February) at Sandringham, but when they are not in residence it is open to the public. It is the private property of the Royal family and not part part of the Crown Estate. The original hall was built around 1771, but was completely rebuilt in 1870 in a variety of styles.
the fountain and fish pond are part of the kitchen garden
these "art colour" postcards are from an original watercolour by J Lindsay, but I haven't been able to find much information on him.
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edited to add a link to Isabelle's post on the gardens
Interesting photos. We were there just last week and indeed go every couple of years. The gardens are completely different now but very lovely. I must say that I quite like those loopy trellisy things.
ReplyDeleteIt was your post about your visit that prompted me to post these two (I thought I had three, but I was wrong)
DeleteI'm not sure when these were put out or when it was painted, no-one seems to have a date.
Such lovely, delicate pieces. Too bad you couldn't find out more about him or her.
ReplyDeleteyou know, I assumed it was a him, but maybe, since there is no first name and only an initial, it is a her?
DeleteWhat gorgeous linen postcards. I adore the second one especially. The artwork is so delicate and lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Postcard Friendship Friday, my Friend!
the more I look at it, the more I appreciate it for that delicacy!
DeleteRing....ring... ring...
ReplyDelete"Hello, Prince Albert's residence"
"Do you have Prince Albert in a can?"
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hehe.
Deletea classic.
Sandringham House and garden must be really lovely place to visit and I like those old art cards.
ReplyDeleteI have never been there, mostly because my cousin's husband has not good memories of Norfolk and probably wouldn't want to take me.
DeleteThese are very beautiful postcards! That's what I love about UK & Europe, the castles and the many stories, mysteries, myths, and intrigues about them.
ReplyDeleteThe garden reminds me so much of my visit to Hampton Court Palace gardens which was in early June last year. Wow! I wanna go back now. I feel I didn't take much time there to appreciate everything...
I think that's the problem, I feel everything is a rush. Thanks for your comment on my post, you're right. I'm not too old yet. :-)
We certainly miss out on the castle and gardens here, too.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI added a link to your blog on the site:
http://www.InternationalPostcardWeek.com
I sure hope you can celebrate International Postcard Week with us this year!!
Take Care,
~Brenda
(from 9teen87s Postcards)
Thanks. I have been putting some thought to it.....
DeleteHello Violet,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thank you so much for stopping by few days ago to welcome a late Friday postcard friend.
Actually,I happen to know few royalist passionnate also by england royalty family and I have never been there, but the country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is part of the top 5 places to visit of england lovers I know.
Finally your postcard are wonderful and I can see why Walt Disney took his inspirations in Europe for the castle.
Happy FFP dear
Grace