late Majesty is erected on the spot where at the Jubilee, in 1887,
Her Royal Highness received an address of congratulation from the
inhabitants of the Isle of Wight. Newport contains the old Grammar
School where Charles I. held his conference with representatives of
the Parliament, and many other buildings of historical interest.
The monument to the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Charles I.,
is in St. Thomas' Church.


[Illustration: _Steps to the Keep, Carisbrooke Castle._]

STEPS TO THE KEEP, CARISBROOKE CASTLE.--As a memorial of a bygone
age how interesting are the steps to the keep, the last resort of
the besieged, from which it would be difficult to dislodge them,
without great loss. The well which furnished them with water is now
dry, but can still be seen. The battlements furnish the visitor
with a magnificent view of the country in every direction. The
steps, seventy-two in number, are somewhat steep. The walls are
covered with climbing plants. Shelter is afforded by trees and
bushes, while access is given at the back of the ancient buildings
in the Castle, to facilitate escape in case of surprise.


[Illustration: _Carisbrooke Village._]

CARISBROOKE VILLAGE.--The village of Carisbrooke is beautifully
situated. The Church, embowered among the trees, stands on an elevated
site close to the Priory, with which it was associated. The Chancel
was destroyed in Queen Elizabeth's reign by Lord Walsingham, whose
obligation it was to have kept it in repair. The Pulpit is a relic