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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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*[http://www.southernlife.org.uk/wightind.htm Descriptions and Photographs of Towns and Villages in the Isle of Wight] | *[http://www.southernlife.org.uk/wightind.htm Descriptions and Photographs of Towns and Villages in the Isle of Wight] | ||
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Revision as of 21:02, 23 October 2009
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.
Resources
Primary Reference
- Isle Of Wight FHS Includes BMDs (ongoing)
Countywide Interest
Specific Town and Village Interest
Maps and Photographs
- Photographs of The Isle of Wight in 1910 Includes some Churches
Records Office
Isle of Wight Register Office
Northwood House
Ward Avenue
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 8AZ
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
Link to Hampshire
Back to England
