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History: Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is rich with history.

From the middle ages to the Victorians and beyond, the Island spirit of independence, innovation and creativity is still felt today.

Below are articles in which stories of Isle of Wight history are mentioned.

Cowes Hammerhead Crane

16, June 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council recovers £358,000 in legal battle to protect Cowes hammerhead crane

Isle of Wight Council wins legal battle to recover crane repair costs

Flight Lieutenant Barry Simpson Herridge Wadham in uniform

14, June 2026·4 min read

Remembering Cowes-born Lancaster pilot killed just weeks before the end of WWII

A Cowes-born Lancaster pilot's final mission over Hamburg, April 1945, remembered

Outside the Morecambe Winter Gardens, funded through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund © Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust

4, June 2026·2 min read

Applications open for second round of £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Up to £15 million is available for at-risk heritage sites across England

PS Medway Queen at Gillingham Pier

12, May 2026·1 min read

Medway Queen Club marks 60 years with East Cowes book signing

A book signing later this week marks the 60th anniversary of the Medina Queen Club

Black and white photo of a man at the work bence in the factory by Derrick Saines

9, May 2026·3 min read

Former Ronson lighter factory workers invited to share memories at Newport reunion

A heritage project is reuniting former workers from Newport's iconic Ronson lighter factory

Outside the beckford centre

27, April 2026·1 min read

Cowes heritage charity faces closure unless new volunteers come forward

A Cowes heritage charity holding thousands of historic photos faces closure without new volunteers

Wet leg video frame - Rhian and Hester looking down into camera lightened

14, April 2026·1 min read

St Helens Historical Society to explore Isle of Wight’s pop and rock heritage

This St Helens Historical Society talk explores the Isle of Wight's pop music legacy

L-R Andy Fortune, Hannah Griffiths, Martin Cave and Trevor Dawson

24, March 2026·1 min read

Historic parish chest stand repaired to complete Newport Minster revamp

Repairs to a centuries-old parish chest stand mark the end of Newport Minster's restoration

Very old Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

19, March 2026·2 min read

Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years since discovery with £1 community open day

Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years since its discovery with a special open day

Black and white photo of fishermen on the beach with a large net full of fish

11, November 2025·2 min read

Historic images of Sandown showcased in James Dore’s centenary online exhibition

James Dore’s photographs, from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, celebrate the Isle of Wight heritage through online exhibition

Person photographing part of Bembridge Fort, with the Solent and Mainland in the distance

10, November 2025·2 min read

Bembridge Fort Trust secures £250,000 grant to restore historic coastal landmark

Bembridge Fort restoration plans to enhance community engagement and educational opportunities

aerial view of Bembridge Fort

3, November 2025·3 min read

National Heritage Lottery Fund supports six Isle of Wight projects showcasing local history

Six Isle of Wight organisations receive funding to preserve and share local histories

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