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At the launch, we challenged you to tell us what you remembered about growing up on the Isle of Wight — and more than 700 people have commented on this post.

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Teresa D. H. Day is one of several people who remember a wide range of old pubs, garages, shops, nightspots and bakeries, including Frank Chevertons in Newport, which eventually became Premier Ford, and Shaplands Bakery in Ryde.

Pam Kilbride and Sam Haines also remembered Shaplands in Union Street, while Thomas Hetherington commented that he worked there as a chef from 1974 to 1977, while his brother John was a baker there and his mum also worked there for ten years. He added: “Great times and good people!”

Shaplands Bakery, Union Street, Ryde. Picture: Lorna Anne Chapman.

Kate Fleming said: “My then partner, Alan, worked in Shaplands bakehouse back in the 1980s and used to get to bring home the bread and cakes which were unsold that day.” Angela Mew said her wedding cake came from Shaplands.

Another popular bakery was Herberts of Cowes, which has been fondly remembered by many members of the We grew up on the Isle of Wight Facebook group in recent months.

Jackie Dale particularly remembers standing on Culver Down watching the Pacific Glory burn in 1970. The tanker was in collision with the Allegro off the coast of the Island on October 23 and caught fire. It was grounded before eventually being refloated on November 7 and towed away.

Irene Butler remembers carnivals and the Ryde Buccaneers, who were an integral part of many a parade.

Ryde Buccaneers at a Guy Fawkes Fancy Dress Ball at the town hall, Ryde. Date unknown. 

Sue Tout was born on the Island in 1959. She said: “I bought my vinyl at Teagues, my sweets at Cadmans and went night-clubbing most weekends at the Boat, Birdcage, Carousel and sometimes Eastcliff.”

Kenneth Marriott said his list was endless, but included Battersby bike shop in Ryde, the Royal Isle of Wight County Hospital in Ryde, the Ponda Rosa at Ashey and Barneys Road House in Brighstone.

Lots of people also remembered the horse and carriage on the top of the Ponda Rosa, which has long since gone, as well as Burt's beer and Corona lorries.

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