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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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*Isle of Wight [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=178 Allie island] | *Isle of Wight [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=178 Allie island] | ||
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*[http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk/ Isle Of Wight FHS] Includes BMDs (ongoing) | *[http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk/ Isle Of Wight FHS] Includes BMDs (ongoing) | ||
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| − | + | *[http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/home.htm#general Isle of Wight History Centre] | |
| + | *[http://www.iwight.com/library/record_office/ Isle of Wight Record Office] Has Online databases of Pauper Lists and Alehouse Licences. | ||
| − | + | *[http://members.lycos.co.uk/s0uthbury/policemen.htm Isle of Wight Policemen, Mostly 19th Century] | |
| + | *[http://www.iowphotos.info/ A Directory of Isle of Wight Photographers 1860-1940] | ||
| − | *[http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/ | + | *[http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/bricks.htm Isle of Wight Brickmaking History] |
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| + | *[http://www.rydecemetery.org.uk/search.asp Ryde Cemetery Records] | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://rshg.org.uk/ Ryde Social Heritage Group] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.sources.shalfleet.net/shalfleet_parish_records.htm Shalfleet Parish Records] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.sources.shalfleet.net/shalfleet_roll_of_honour.htm Shalfleet Rolls of Honour WW1 & WW2] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.northwoodvillage.org.uk/church/churchburial/default.aspx Northwood Parish Church Burial Database] |
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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 12:58, 23 March 2008
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
Primary Reference Links
- Isle Of Wight FHS Includes BMDs (ongoing)
Countywide Interest
- Isle of Wight Record Office Has Online databases of Pauper Lists and Alehouse Licences.
Specific Town and Village Interest
Maps and Photographs
- Photographs of The Isle of Wight in 1910 Includes some Churches
Link to Hampshire
Back to England
