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St Mildred's, Whippingham,, Isle of Wight
Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 Listed Church St Mildred’s, Whippingham, is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church on Beatrice Avenue, near East Cowes. The site has been a place of worship since at least Norman times and is best known for its close connections with Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Osborne estate. The earlier church was rebuilt by John Nash in 1804, then replaced between 1854 and 1862 by the present church designed by Albert Jenkins Humbert, with Prince Albert taking an active interest in the design. Built in a distinctive Victorian style with Norman, Romanesque and Gothic influences, the church includes a cruciform plan, rose windows, a central crossing tower and an octagonal lantern. Its royal associations are reflected in the royal pew, the Battenberg Chapel, the font designed by Princess Louise, memorials to members of Queen Victoria’s family and household, and the white marble reredos given by King Edward VII.
Sun 13 Sep to Sunday 20 September
St Mildred’s, Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6LW
Sun 13 Sep:11:15 Holy Communion; Mon 14 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Tues 15 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Wed 16 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Thu 17 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Sun 20 Sep:11:15 Holy Communion; Free Entry.
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