Isle of Wight Heritage

Newport Justices refused to evict a family with 10 children from their home in Quay Street, it was reported on 15th May 1924. Newport Corporation were attempting to evict father-of-10 H. Plumbley from his Quay Street house on the grounds...

In the 4th article in our series on Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Downside County Middle School, located in the County Town of Newport. Downside was officially opened on 7th July 1972 - the 3rd in the...

Ryde Bus and Coach Museum flood Ryde Bus and Coach Museum has reopened following catastrophic flooding in October last year. Fortunately, the flooding left the museum's vehicle collection unscathed; however, some promotion materials and records fell victim to the flood...

Ryde Fire Station and Brigade Training Complex at Nicholson Road was officially opened by HRH Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, on 10th May 1994. The need for the the then Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was 1st identified...

Photo: Peter Trimming In the 2nd part of Isle of Wight fauna, Island Echo examines the much-loved otter. Otters have always been present on the Isle of Wight. It is believed they are capable of swimming from the mainland. Otters...

The L25 submarine Commander Maurice William Bailward was charged with negligently stranding Submarine L25 in the Needles Channel at a Naval Court Martial in Portsmouth on 29th April 1924 - 100 years ago today. The L25 was a sister-ship to...

In the 3rd edition of Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Solent Middle: the school located on the exclusive Baring Road in Cowes. Solent Middle School was the final Isle of Wight Middle School to be officially opened...

Red Squirrel Photo: Jane Holland In the 1st of a new series looking at Isle of Wight Fauna, Island Echo examines the much-loved red squirrel. The Isle of Wight is 1 of only 4 locations in the South of England where...

In the second edition of Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Somerton - which had the distinction of being the first middle school built on the Isle of Wight. Somerton Middle School was located close to the current...

Skilled shipyard workers from Cowes seeking work on the 'Mauretania' received a rough reception on their arrival in Southampton on 11th April 1924. The Cunard liner Mauretania had come to Southampton 2 months previously for a refit. There was said...