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The Maritime Archaeology Trust's inspiring Discovery Bus provides fun, hands-on interactive activities to visitors, giving them the opportunity to learn about fascinating local maritime heritage
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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Explore King Charles II's challenging and exciting reign with historian Kevin Shaw in fundraiser lecture at Carisbrooke Castle Museum
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To help the Museum develop and grow, take a few minutes to share your feedback - you could end up winning a £50 voucher - for a retailer of your choice
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This important piece of Isle of Wight history will not only remain on the Island, but will be available for members of the public to see from March 2023
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Richard Smout is the Heritage Service Manager for the Isle of Wight council. He shares with us details of a fascinating project that aims to fire the imagination of the Island's young people .. so they are inspired by the Island, and all it has to offer
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Learn more about the latter days of King Charles I this Friday at Carisbrooke Castle Museum
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This half term at Newport Roman Villa be inspired by Roman mosaics and make your own pop-up sea monster puppet to take home
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The “single most significant issue”, government officials highlighted, was the presence of multiple dilapidated heritage buildings on the Esplanade and Culver Parade
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The award-winning producer and screenwriter, Dominic Minghella, is the latest to share his memories and thoughts about Ryde and its future
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Celebrate at the Wight Aviation Museum this weekend this incredible innovation, designed and built on the Isle of Wight in the 1950s
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From Thursday to Sunday there'll be sailing, exhibitions and more to celebrate the life of Isle of Wight boat designer and innovator, Uffa Fox
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Aiming to inspire the engineers of the future, GKN Aerospace supports restoration of historic Spitfire and donates £500,000 to the restoration project, having originally made components for the historic aircraft more than 80 years ago
