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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.

7, November 2023·3 min read

The Isle of Wight council and Creative Island launch a new ten-year Cultural Strategy, "an invitation to enhance our place and lives"

26, February 2021·1 min read

If you've walked past the stone monument in the Undercliff and wondered what the story behind it was, read on

11, February 2015·1 min read

A family from Ventnor got a surprise at Dinosaur Isle on Sunday 8 February when they became the museum's millionth visitors.

17, February 2009·1 min read

If you're looking for something to do today with the kids? Why not make a visit to the Classic Boat Museum Gallery in East Cowes.

25, October 2019·1 min read

Historic England's interactive map allows you to search and find more detail about buildings or sites at risk on the Isle of Wight

9, January 2012·1 min read

The Isle of Wight is featured on BBC2's Great British Railway Journeys programme presented by Michael Portillo this week.

9, August 2007·1 min read

If you haven’t been down to the Ventnor Heritage Museum in while, do take some time out over the next...

8, November 2023·1 min read

Submit your ghost sign photos to help Historic England's cultural preservation efforts

3, February 2014·1 min read

Sandown Community Partnership is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, it was announced today.

16, March 2012·1 min read

Freshwater and Totland Archive Group are holding a fundraising Tabletop Sale at Wesley Hall, School Green on tomorrow (Saturday 17th).

22, April 2010·1 min read

Well, we didn't know that before.

21, February 2024·2 min read

Brading Roman Villa invites applications for Trustee positions to support in its preservation and community engagement mission

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