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Get in quick to book your free place for this session at Isle of Wight's County Record Office for researching local, house or family history
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.
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This is an event for anyone who lives and works in Ryde. The Ryde Society is your civic society and everyone is welcome
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Learn about how life for women on the Isle of Wight used to be very different and also very much the same
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Historic England's interactive map allows you to search and find more detail about buildings or sites at risk on the Isle of Wight
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The Risk Register is an annual snapshot of the critical health of England’s most valued historic places, and those most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development
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The iconic Art Deco building is opening its doors on the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd September with guided tours rounds the bits you don’t normally see.
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Following an initial round of stakeholder consultations, the Natural Enterprise Appley Tower Feasibility Report is now available for public consultation.
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Third part of our mini-series, Billy's letters to his family provide a great unfiltered insight into the life, thoughts, concerns and day-to-day duties of an everyman as he's moved around the Island to protect it.
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Down to the Coast are looking to conserve this important piece of the Island’s seaside heritage and are keen to hear your stories or see your photos of Brown's Family Golf.
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Ahead of the D-Day 75 off Ventnor commemorations (all welcome, details within), David Baldwin shares this fascinating background to the town's involvement in the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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Almost 400 war memorials have been listed in the South East region this Armistice Centenary, including Godshill War Memorial on the Isle of Wight.
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Over 400 men who called the Isle of Wight home and served in the air forces during the first World War have been identified by Wight Aviation Museum. Isle of Wight; casualties ranged from age 18 to 47 years old, coming from all Island communities.
