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Location
At Ventnor Holiday Villas (formerly Flint Cottage), Ventnor, Isle of Wight Description Property bears a plaque marking Winston Churchill's visit to Ventnor in 1878 as a four year old. It is believed that his nurse had relatives in the area. |
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Plaque
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Inscription
Sir Winston L P Churchill ~ 1874 - 1965 ~ Stayed at Flint Cottage in 1878 the first of many visits to Ventnor. Whilst here he saw the wreck of H. M. Training Ship Eurydice which capsized off Dunnose March 24th 1878 with the loss of more than 300 lives. Further Information See also the monuments to the crew of H.M.S. Eurydice at Sandown Christ Churchyard, and Shanklin Cemetery. |
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