Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Freshwater

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Freshwater. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Freshwater, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Freshwater
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Freshwater in 1923

Freshwater in 1890

Old Maps of Freshwater

Historic Maps of Freshwater and the local area.

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Map of Freshwater in 1895

Map of Freshwater in 1899-1909

Map of Freshwater in 1919

Map of Freshwater in 1945

Map of Freshwater in 1907

Sheet Maps of Freshwater

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Freshwater and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Freshwater in 1810

Shows Freshwater in 1897

Shows Freshwater in 1919

Shows Freshwater in 1810

Books about Freshwater
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26 photo books on Freshwater and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Lymington - A History and Celebration

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Cover image of Isle of Wight - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Cowes Town and City Memories

Memories of Freshwater
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Copse Lane

An uncle, Arthur Garside owned a chemists in Freshwater following his service in the Royal Artillery during World War Two. He made Turkish Delight and would bring one or two trays of lemon and rose flavor when he visited us in Bedfordshire at Christmas time. Much later in 1972 my parents in law moved to "Rose Cottage" in Copse Lane Freshwater and we would visit them at every opportunity for long weekends and Bank Holidays ...see more

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Hook Hill

In 1960, when I was 6, we moved into Longhalves, a detached house on the left of Hook Hill going up, and just on the brow of the hill. The road then was narrow and dangerous, and in about 1964 they took 3 - 4 yards off our front garden to widen the road and make a footpath. Opposite the main gate to Longhalves was Asher's field. Mr Asher kept cows on there, and we used to walk through the field across the marsh and the ...see more

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Added 14 November 2008

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Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Copse Lane

Hook Hill