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East Cowes, Saunders Roe Seaplane Base c.1955
Photo ref: E139005
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A flying boat undergoes repair at West Cowes looking across to the famous Saunders Roe yards at East Cowes. The long arm of the Medina estuary provided good shelter for seaplanes and was used for this purpose from the First World War onwards.

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Aviation

'There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.' Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), pioneering aviator. Reach for the skies with this selection of aviation photographs from The Francis Frith Collection.

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50s & 60s

Favourite archive photos celebrating the 50s & 60s

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Transport

A special selection of archive photographs.

A Selection of Memories from East Cowes

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from East Cowes

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

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 school in 1961 - 1964 drop me a line.    clemo10@iprimus.com.au