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Fishbourne, Isle Of Wight
Fishbourne maps
Historic maps of Fishbourne and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Fishbourne maps
Historic map of Fishbourne
Illustrated Victorian map of Isle Of Wight
Historic Map of any Fishbourne postcode
Fishbourne books
Displaying 2 of 2 books about Fishbourne and the local area. View all Fishbourne books
Isle of Wight Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Isle of Wight Living Memories
Paperback
£14
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I worked in the big hotel in Sandown, and a couple of hotels on the very seafront with two girls from Binstead, what fun we had, laughter and tears went together. I've lost touch with them but would love to hear what they are up to now and where they live. I remember Browns boating lake in Sandown, and one of... [more]
Shared on 20 July 2008
Youthful Pranks (in Binstead)! 1958 - 1962
I am a 67 year old British citizen and have lived for over 40 years as a rock musician in Germany. I went to Ryde School in the 60s. After I left I was lonely living in London and used come back to the island most weekends - to my friends in - wait for it! of COURSE....in Binstead. I used... [more]
Shared on 08 June 2008
An underground train on the Isle of Wight
I went on a youth hostelling trip to the Isle of Wight in 1969 with my young brother Geoff and indulged our interest in trains by walking along the railway track of disused old steam train routes.
However one memory that sticks out is the strange but true experience of riding on old London Transport tube trains which had... [more]
Shared on 09 September 2008
I have lived in Australia now for over 40 years. I still have very fond memories of my walk from Grenville Close to West Cowes High school as a 13yr old. The floating bridge was where I had my first smoke and my first kiss!!!! How I miss East Cowes and its natural beauty, if you were at West Cowes High... [more]
Shared on 10 September 2006
Extracts From Fishbourne & Isle Of Wight books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Fishbourne, inspired by Frith photos.
At one time, elegant Victorian terraced houses, which were built between l835 and l857, graced the Parade. Apart from the last two terraced houses, these were demolished in the 1930s. In their place the Osborne Court apartments were built in Art Deco style just before the Second World War; they were used as a naval base during the war. Almost next door is the Royal London Yacht Club, which was formed in London in 1878. Part of this... [more]
This is an extract from Cowes Town and City Memories.
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At the east end of the Parade, by the last slipway, is the Island Sailing Club (left), which was founded in 1889, and is amongst the largest in the world. Upholding the ideas of emancipation, it was one of the first to admit women. The Duke of Edinburgh is an eminent member of this club. Next to the club, on the corner of... [more]
This is an extract from Cowes Town and City Memories.
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been refurbished in May 2001, it is an attractive restaurant called the Globe. Nearby stands the Royal Marine Hotel (26187, centre, and
This is an extract from Cowes Town and City Memories.
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Read more and see photos from this book.
