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It has a rich maritime history in boat building and sail making, the manufacture of flying boats and the world's first hovercraft. It is also one of the richest fossil locations for dinosaurs, being known as Dinosaur Island. | It has a rich maritime history in boat building and sail making, the manufacture of flying boats and the world's first hovercraft. It is also one of the richest fossil locations for dinosaurs, being known as Dinosaur Island. | ||
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==Record Office Lookup Requests== | ==Record Office Lookup Requests== | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 19 December 2007
Isle of Wight
The island is the smallest county in England.
Known for its natural beauty, it is home to the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, which hosts the world famous Cowes Week. It was home to poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and Queen Victoria who stayed at her much loved summer residence and final home Osborne House.
It has a rich maritime history in boat building and sail making, the manufacture of flying boats and the world's first hovercraft. It is also one of the richest fossil locations for dinosaurs, being known as Dinosaur Island.
Records Office
Isle of Wight Register Office
County Hall
High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1UD
Record Office Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Record Office Lookup Contacts
Cemetery Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- East of the island: Just Gillian
- South of the island: Just Gillian
- West of the island (would take a bit longer): Just Gillian
- Isle of Wight: Allie island
Links
General
- Isle Of Wight FHS Includes BMDs (ongoing)
OPC
Archives
Local History Society
Family and Social History
- Isle of Wight Record Office Has Online databases of Pauper Lists and Alehouse Licences - on-going - More databases expected in the future
Maps and Photographs
- Photographs of The Isle of Wight in 1910 Includes some Churches
Countywide Interest
Specific Town/Village Interest
Link to Hampshire
Back to England
