A bit of island hopping
We visit Guernsey to discover why it remains such a popular holiday escape. Inevitably comparisons are drawn between the Isle of Wight and
Karen Eeles: I’m not retiring just yet!
In an exclusive Island Life interview Karen Eeles looks back on her demanding role as fund raising manager, and her highs and lows,
Remembering V-1 bombings
For the people of Southern England, including the Isle of Wight, the arrival of the V-1 was a stark reminder that despite the
St Mary’s Church
Mark Fox continues his tour of Island churches by calling into the picturesque village of Brighstone. St Mary the Virgin, Brighstone, is a
Alf Allen: life not so ‘royal’
The Royal National Hospital stood in Ventnor for nearly 100 years. Initially opened in 1869 as the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and
Griffin family reach 90 years of farming
It all began back in 1923 when Charles Griffin decided it was time to move home. So he, his wife Mary and their
The few that beat Beeching ‘axe’
It’s 50 years since Dr. Robert Beeching wielded his infamous ‘axe’ and decimated the country’s railway network His swingeing cuts were designed to
Holy Cross Church
Mark Fox continues his look at Island churches by visiting Holy Cross, Binstead. The medieval church of Holy Cross in Binstead is one
St Blasius Church
Mark Fox continues his tour of Island churches by travelling to Shanklin to see the delights of stunning St. Blasius. St. Blasius in
A year full of surprises
Nick Hayward is about to complete a hectic but enjoyable term as High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight. Here he looks back
St. Agnes Church
In the latest of his series, Mark Fox travels to West Wight to view the only thatched church on the Island, and one
Neil Cole – Neil is awarded BEM
Neil Cole has never forgotten his first experience as a fire fighter. He and a mate were sitting outside the Fisherman’s Cottage pub