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The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Her Majesty's Bedroom, Stoneleigh Abbey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Her Majesty's Bedroom, Stoneleigh Abbey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Her Majesty's Bedroom, Stoneleigh Abbey, 1858. Her Majesty honoured Lord Leigh by sleeping at his family mansion, Stoneleigh Abbey, on her way to Birmingham to open Aston Park, and also on her return thence the following day. The rooms set apart for her Majesty at the Abbey, comprising the whole of the first floor, were entirely redecorated and newly furnished for the Royal visit...The decorations and furniture of the other apartments appropriated to the use of her Majesty and suite displayed the same exquisite taste. Messrs. Moxon, of London and Edinburgh, had the entire management of the decorations. The carpets of the rooms of her Majesty and the Prince Consort were manufactured by Messrs. Lapworth and Co. of Bond-street and Wilton, from designs specially drawn for the occasion, of the richest velvet and Brussels fabrics'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures a moment in time during Queen Victoria's visit to Birmingham in 1858, specifically her bedroom at Stoneleigh Abbey. The Queen graciously honored Lord Leigh by staying at his family mansion during her journey to open Aston Park. The rooms designated for her Majesty and her suite were meticulously redecorated and newly furnished for the Royal visit. The decorations and furniture of the other apartments allotted to the Queen and Prince Consort were overseen by Messrs. Moxon, a renowned decorating firm from London and Edinburgh. The carpets adorning the rooms of the Queen and Prince Consort were expertly crafted by Lapworth and Co., a distinguished carpet manufacturing company based in Bond-street and Wilton. The designs for these carpets were exclusively created for the occasion, showcasing the finest velvet and Brussels fabrics. The Queen's visit to Stoneleigh Abbey was a grand affair, with the entire first floor of the mansion being dedicated to her and her entourage. The exquisite taste and attention to detail are evident in the photograph, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Victorian era. This photograph is a testament to the meticulous planning and execution that went into making the Queen's visit to Birmingham a memorable occasion.
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