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The Website (which must be viewed using a smart phone) offers a variety of themed walking trails with accompanying photographs, so users can see how buildings once looked
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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The incredibly important and rare two 16th and 17th century Shingles Bank Wrecks were discovered off the Needles Channel by divers Martin Pritchard and Dave Fox
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If you have found an artefact in your garden or on the beach, bring it along and Lewis may be able to identify it for you
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With nearly 1,000 visitors over the weekend, this event organised by Wight Aviation Museum and Vectis 40s, provided a great 1940's showcase
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It is hoped the remains will go on public display at Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, in time for the school summer holidays
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Also on public display for the first time will be three new archaeological finds unearthed by local metal detectorists
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It's thought the shelter was built for the Queen's Coronation in 1953. It was discovered when the new owners moved in last year
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The commemoration takes place on Friday afternoon at Appley Tower, marking the first fleet of those convicted of petty crimes being transported to Australia
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The revealing historical detective work was commissioned by the history group Our Sandown and the non-profit organisation The Common Space, looking at ways the Grade 2-listed Town Hall can be saved
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This new exhibition on the history of Newport Mills combines traditional museum-style exhibits with artworks created by young people
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If you forgot to pop over to the Wight Aviation Museum on Saturday for the grand launch, there is still time to enjoy the opening weekend festivities on Sunday
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If you are planning what to get up to over the Easter holidays, put this on your list of things to do. The touring bus will be there until 18th April
