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Quarr Abbey, Isle Of Wight
Quarr Abbey maps
Historic maps of Quarr Abbey and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Quarr Abbey maps
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Quarr Abbey books
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Isle of Wight Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Isle of Wight Living Memories
Paperback
£14
1 Quarr Abbey photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Quarr Abbey
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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 Quarr Abbey & Isle Of Wight books
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Isle of Wight Photographic Memories Pocket Album
Quarr Abbey was probably named after the extensive quarries in the neighbourhood. The abbey was founded in 1132 by Baldwin de Redvers, afterwards Lord of the Island and Earl of Devon. After spending centuries as farm buildings, the abbey was restored by French monks early in the 20th century. Ryde is the nearest Island port to the mainland, and a speedy crossing was usually guaranteed. In recent years the steamers... [more]
This is an extract from Isle of Wight Photographic Memories Pocket Album.
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Isle of Wight Photographic Memories
Quarr Abbey was probably named after the extensive quarries in the neighbourhood. The abbey was founded in 1132 by Baldwin de Redvers, afterwards Lord of the Island and Earl of Devon. After spending centuries as farm buildings, the abbey was restored by French monks early in the 20th century.
This is an extract from Isle of Wight Photographic Memories.
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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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