Heritage

Laconia survivors being taken aboard U-156.

Whitwell woman travelled on board a German U-boat during the war

Donald McGill's Saucy Seaside Postcard Museum in Ryde with its owner and avid McGill collector, James Bissell-Thomas

Donald McGill's Saucy Seaside Postcard Museum in Ryde with its owner and avid McGill collector, James Bissell-Thomas

Saucy postcard museum of work by controversial artist seeks new seaside home

Ryde Town Hall blaze was a disaster waiting to happen — Letter

County Press senior reporter Jon Moreno hands over a rare Brannon etching to curator Kate Tiley, at the Carisbrooke Castle Museum, on behalf of loanee Ken Hicks

County Press senior reporter Jon Moreno hands over a rare Brannon etching to curator Kate Tiley, at the Carisbrooke Castle Museum, on behalf of loanee Ken Hicks

Rare junk shop find takes pride of place at castle museum

Firefighters tackling the blaze at Ryde Town Hall in Lind Street

Firefighters tackling the blaze at Ryde Town Hall in Lind Street

Arson suspected as cause of major Ryde Town Hall blaze

West Africa Squadron - WASM memorial

West Africa Squadron - WASM memorial

When Palmerston’s diplomacy rescued the ‘Waterwitch’ midshipman

The lychgate at Christ Church at Totland Bay has received a blessing.

The lychgate at Christ Church at Totland Bay has received a blessing.

Edwardian lychgate at Island church restored and blessed

Ken Hicks holding up the very rare Brannon engraving of The Needles

Ken Hicks holding up the very rare Brannon engraving of The Needles

Extremely rare Needles engraving found in 'junk shop' cost collector just £2.50

Martin Woodward has chronicled the history of Bembridge Lifeboat Station and its many crew missions of more than 160 years

Martin Woodward has chronicled the history of Bembridge Lifeboat Station and its many crew missions of more than 160 years

RNLI coxwain's book details 159 years of dramatic Bembridge Lifeboat Station rescues

ProjectXplore divers documenting the bow section of HMS Tiger

ProjectXplore divers documenting the bow section of HMS Tiger

Royal Navy warship wreck found 118 years after disaster off the Isle of Wight

Unsolved murder of Island woman who led mysterious double life

From left: Helen Keogan and James Longford

From left: Helen Keogan and James Longford

Group vows to keep up Town Hall fight after 'disappointing' funding blow

The Royal Yacht Squadron.

The Royal Yacht Squadron.

The origins and storied history of the Royal Yacht Squadron

Senior gardener Adrian Wright has marked 40 years of service at Osborne.

Senior gardener Adrian Wright has marked 40 years of service at Osborne.

English Heritage celebrates the service of its volunteers and staff

The Cherokees at Medway Queen. Picture includes Brian, Ken, Crann and Graham.

The Cherokees at Medway Queen. Picture includes Brian, Ken, Crann and Graham.

Island musicians in the 1950s to 1960s - from talent shows to festivals

An aerial shot of Parkhurst taken in 1983. Until the 1990s the areas showing the location of prisons on Ordnance Survey maps were left blank.

An aerial shot of Parkhurst taken in 1983. Until the 1990s the areas showing the location of prisons on Ordnance Survey maps were left blank.

Infamous guests to daring escapes - Isle of Wight prison stories from days gone by

Spectacular Island views and wildlife among our Camera Club picks this week

Tales from the past - smuggling of contraband on the Isle of Wight

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on board Bluebottle just after their marriage in 1947

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on board Bluebottle just after their marriage in 1947

1947 Royal wedding gift yacht Bluebottle to return to Isle of Wight to race

Contrary to popular belief, the 1970 festival was not attended by 600,000 fans. Contemporary reports from the County Press, the police, British Rail and Red Funnel all agree on 250 to 300,000 attending. Ray Foulk, the promoter of the festival told me in

Contrary to popular belief, the 1970 festival was not attended by 600,000 fans. Contemporary reports from the County Press, the police, British Rail and Red Funnel all agree on 250 to 300,000 attending. Ray Foulk, the promoter of the festival told me in

How the Isle of Wight Festival changed but stayed the same

Barn One at Little Budbridge Farm

Barn One at Little Budbridge Farm

Former derelict barn wins conservation award after "amazing" restoration

Flight Lieutenant Barry Simpson Herridge Wadham.

Flight Lieutenant Barry Simpson Herridge Wadham.

Remembering a young Islander who died in the final days of the Second World War

Youngsters playing football

Youngsters playing football

Retired teacher thanks Isle of Wight football clubs after 30 years of trips — Letter

Craig with his family in Prospect Road, Newport, driving the car. The picture is from Roxy magazine.

Craig with his family in Prospect Road, Newport, driving the car. The picture is from Roxy magazine.

The boy with the golden voice and how pop arrived on the Isle of Wight

'Hope on the horizon' as owner of historic pier acquires assets from ferry company

One of the beneficiaries is Time Nor Tide Players

One of the beneficiaries is Time Nor Tide Players

Island heritage projects awarded more than £123,000 in funding

A previous jubilee window display at the West Wight Heritage Centre.

A previous jubilee window display at the West Wight Heritage Centre.

Freshwater and Totland Archive Group set to relocate to new premises

Cowes' Hammerhead Crane

Cowes' Hammerhead Crane

Taxpayers spared as council wins £358k legal battle over historic Hammerhead Crane

Factory staff with Pytram drop tank.

Factory staff with Pytram drop tank.

Aircraft paper fuel tanks were Second World War winner but what were Island links?

Ventnor Winter Gardens

Ventnor Winter Gardens

Isle of Wight Council

Ventnor Winter Gardens enforcement case closed after ‘visual harm’ resolved

Jolliffe 1853 in Cowes has a long history

Jolliffe 1853 in Cowes has a long history

Cowes restaurant Jolliffe 1853 forced to close amid financial struggles

Brading Station in 1980. Left of centre on the platform the white fence and gate through which Peter McHenry left the station was still there. It is now long gone.

Brading Station in 1980. Left of centre on the platform the white fence and gate through which Peter McHenry left the station was still there. It is now long gone.

The terrible story of the gunner shot dead outside Brading Railway Station in 1942

George Street, at its junction with Castle Street.

George Street, at its junction with Castle Street.

George Street in Ryde as it was over 100 years ago in pictures

Vectis Hall, Melville Street in Ryde

Vectis Hall, Melville Street in Ryde

Ryde Town Council to offload historic Vectis Hall after 2020 purchase

Totland Pier's Bay Cafe and restaurant building

Totland Pier's Bay Cafe and restaurant building

Planning and development

Iconic pier's restaurant could become "one of the most unique" holiday homes

The Strictly Scarecrow has featured at the Isle of Wight Scarecrow Festival

The Strictly Scarecrow has featured at the Isle of Wight Scarecrow Festival

'Gallybaggers' galore as popular scarecrow festival adds fun to Island villages

Blanche and John Thornycroft

Blanche and John Thornycroft

Isle of Wight woman who became the first lady of marine engineering

Testing a rocket engine at the Needles.

Testing a rocket engine at the Needles.

How the Isle of Wight changed the way the world communicated

East Cowes Town Hall

East Cowes Town Hall

East Cowes town hall to be lit blue for national genetic condition awareness drive

Books about the Medway Queen paddlesteamer

Books about the Medway Queen paddlesteamer

60th anniversary of Medway Queen Club to be celebrated

The arch being removed.

The arch being removed.

Historic Isle of Wight Eastern Gardens arch being restored

The locomotive Ryde No. 13 running on the Island railway was the oldest in passenger service in England in 1926. During the strike it was driven by G. Toogood, 74, flanked by relief driver, Maj Creech, and stoker, Capt J.G. Fardell.

The locomotive Ryde No. 13 running on the Island railway was the oldest in passenger service in England in 1926. During the strike it was driven by G. Toogood, 74, flanked by relief driver, Maj Creech, and stoker, Capt J.G. Fardell.

Dramatic nine days that brought the Isle of Wight to a standstill a century ago

Appley Tower in Edwardian times.

Appley Tower in Edwardian times.

Two iconic Isle of Wight landmarks you should visit

Commodores House Parade, Cowes.

Commodores House Parade, Cowes.

Exhibition celebrating Royal Yacht Britannia’s Island history heading to Cowes

Leslie White on duty

Leslie White on duty

Soldier remembered almost 100 years after being murdered by deserter

High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight Nigel Hartley MBE with WAM chairperson Jonathan Lamb

High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight Nigel Hartley MBE with WAM chairperson Jonathan Lamb

New Island High Sheriff visits Wight Aviation Museum

Ethel’s fame spread far and wide and she posed on the ladder to the light for newspaper photographers at home and abroad.

Ethel’s fame spread far and wide and she posed on the ladder to the light for newspaper photographers at home and abroad.

The young heroine who ran the lighthouse at St Helens Fort alone

Edward VII date stone on Barton Manor Farm

Edward VII date stone on Barton Manor Farm

Date stones seen on buildings around the Isle of Wight

A historic lychgate at Christ Church, Totland Bay, is at the centre of a new restoration campaign.

A historic lychgate at Christ Church, Totland Bay, is at the centre of a new restoration campaign.

Restoration work begins on lychgate at Island church

The Wadham's clock in St James's Street, Newport, circa 1970s

The Wadham's clock in St James's Street, Newport, circa 1970s

Saved and restored — historic 'Wadham’s Clock' once thought lost is now on display

Ryde Theatre, and inset, Helen and James outside Ryde Revival's Victoria Arcade HQ

Ryde Theatre, and inset, Helen and James outside Ryde Revival's Victoria Arcade HQ

"A hall for all" - Group behind Ryde Theatre rescue bid reveals revival plan

East wing of the former royal stables at Osborne House

East wing of the former royal stables at Osborne House

Historic buildings

Major restoration work at Osborne House's former royal stables approved

IOWMap.co.uk has over 1300 pins of locations on the Island

IOWMap.co.uk has over 1300 pins of locations on the Island

See the new online Island map with 1,300 locations celebrating 'spectacular heritage'

It’s 1978 and the Cowes to Newport Road is blocked. Not by Southern Water this time, but snow in February of that year.

It’s 1978 and the Cowes to Newport Road is blocked. Not by Southern Water this time, but snow in February of that year.

An unexploded bomb and other good reads - Island news from the 1970s