Isle of Wight

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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


Countywide Interest


Specific Town and Village Interest


Maps and Photographs


Records Office

Isle of Wight Register Office
Northwood House
Ward Avenue
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 8AZ


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