Shanklin, Isle of Wight

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

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 Shanklin. 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 Shanklin, 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 Shanklin
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Shanklin in 1913

Shanklin in 1927

Old Maps of Shanklin

Historic Maps of Shanklin and the local area.

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Map of Shanklin in 1895

Map of Shanklin in 1899

Map of Shanklin in 1919

Map of Shanklin in 1945

Map of Shanklin in 1907

Sheet Maps of Shanklin

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

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Shows Shanklin in 1919

Shows Shanklin in 1810

Books about Shanklin
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20 photo books on Shanklin and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Isle of Wight - A History and Celebration

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Cover image of Did You Know? Isle of Wight

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Cover image of Portsmouth - A History & Celebration

Memories of Shanklin
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America Woods

I lived in the house called Abbotsford in about 1934 which to this day, stands by the side of the America Woods. Once a year, the scouts would camp in the field at the back of the house. I spent many happy times playing in those woods, especially with my two brothers before they joined the army. They knocked nails into the trunk of the tree to enable us to climb up and we also carved out names into the trunk.( I ...see more

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Lower Hyde Farm Memories

I remember Lower Hyde Farm holidays with great affection. Went approx five times in the 60S and always had a great time. Evening entertainment was in 'the club' where host Bob would expertly guide you through the evenings. A feature was the Russian Ballet where you kissed your partner at the end of the dance - a very daring thing for a 16 year old. Wonderful memories of a bygone age.

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