·1 min read
A special ‘field of remembrance’ will be opened once again at Carisbrooke Castle next month (November) to commemorate those in the uniformed services who lost their lives in service of their country.
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.
·1 min read
Look out for the volunteers from Carisbrooke Castle Museum at Sainsbury's in Newport today.
·2 min read
Cowes Heritage, a voluntary group dedicated to recording and exhibiting the history of the town are currently hosting their 13th exhibition based in Regatta House, Bath Road.
·1 min read
Last year the iconic giant cantilever crane in Cowes - used for the production of naval warships - was named Most at Risk by English Heritage, today it has been added to the Victorian Society's Top Ten List of Most Endangered Buildings.
·1 min read
Plans could see the bunker, an important part of Ventnor history (and more recently known as an all night party destination) be converted into holiday accommodation.
·2 min read
The much anticipated English Heritage event "Stop the Rot", held in conjunction with the Friends of Frank James, took place at the lavishly decorated Grade II* Listed Northwood House.
·1 min read
The event, being held on 18-19 October, aims to raise funds for the Isle of Wight Bus Museum's move to their new premises in Ryde St. Johns.
·1 min read
As part of the annual Heritage Open Days, two properties in Ventnor's Alexandra Gardens will be opening their doors to the public this weekend.
·1 min read
There are still a few free tickets available for English Heritage's Stop The Rot event later this month. If you're involved with any groups seeking to protect the Island's heritage this is the event for you.
·1 min read
The trails have been compiled by Richard Downing from the Ventnor and Undercliff Heritage Partnership and take you on a fascinating journey around the village, as well as a coastal route which offers some of the best views of village buildings.
·1 min read
This latest exhibition has some excellent photos as well as fascinating facts, newspaper articles and anecdotes. Well worth checking out.
·3 min read
Stewart Blackmore, Chair of Ventnor Royal British Legion, shares this report from Sunday's Commemorative Parade along with a photo gallery from John Whatley of South WightTV.
