Edward Elgar, the celebrated English composer known for works such as the “Enigma Variations” and “Pomp and Circumstance” marches, found himself amidst the serene and picturesque coastal town of Ventnor, Isle of Wight, during a pivotal time in his life—his honeymoon. In 1889, Elgar married Alice Roberts, a talented pianist and writer who became his muse and staunchest supporter. Following their wedding, the couple journeyed

Good to see that the gatepost at the top of the street, outside number 8, has been rebuilt after a car hit it earlier this year.  Now looking good as new, or should that be good as old.

It is great to see that the Winter Gardens roof has finally been repaired.  There’s been scaffolding and plastic sheets flapping in the wind for years.  Now you can look out of Alexandra Gardens bedroom windows and see this sight. *Edit* sadly this was short lived and there are now more plastic sheets flapping in the wind with the building only open on rare occasions.

Sorry to see another gatepost demolished.  This time by a car in the middle of the night at the top end of the street outside number 8.

As King Charles III’s coronation gets closer, why not look back at how Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was celebrated in Alexandra Gardens in 1953. It was described in the local paper as “the gayest part of the town, excluding the main streets … which had the brightest and most colourful bunting exhibited. At night, these decorations were shown up beautifully by the floodlights.”

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