We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
E: 10/07 WIN ONE OF TWO COPIES OF EMPRESS EUGENIE, A FOOTNOTE HISTORY (GU, KT & RH Postcodes)
Many celebrities love to settle in our area but this isn’t a new phenomenon. In 1880 the French Empress Eugenie bought Farnborough Hill where she lived in exile for 40 years.
In a new book entitled ‘Empress Eugenie, a Footnote History’ , Farnham author Joanne Watson tells her intriguing story. Regarded when she opened the Suez Canal in 1869 as one of the most famous women in the world, a few months later Eugenie had to flee Paris during the Franco Prussian war.
A beautiful young woman, the leader of World Fashion and great friend of Queen Victoria, Eugenie was a familiar figure in Farnborough. Her legacy is the Imperial Mausoleum in St Michael’s Abbey which holds her tomb and those of her husband, Napoleon III and son.
To win one of two copies of the book, please answer the following question:
Q: What was the name of the house where she lived
Answer: Farnborough Hill
Wins in 2022 - 43
Wins in 2021 - 62
Wins in 2020 - 68
Wins in 2019 - 5
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.6K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.5K Spending & Discounts
- 247.5K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.6K Life & Family
- 261.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards