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Historical Publications

An Illustrated History

This is a comprehensive history of the Isle of Wight illustrated with 200 photographs, drawings and maps.

£9.95 + P&P

IW Bedside Book

A collection of prose and poetry with extracts from Newspapers, Family Diaries, Interviews, Advertisements, Local Directories and from Archives in Isle of Wight Records Office.

£ 7.95 P&P

Osborne House Guide

This fully illustrated guidebook provides a detailed tour of Osborne House. Queen Victoria loved 'dear beautiful Osborne'. She purchased the estate in 1845 as a country residence where she and Prince Albert could enjoy private life away from the affairs of state. The present house was built under the personal direction of Prince Albert. The architecture was much influenced by the Prince's love of Italy. He said that the view across the Solent reminded him of the Bay of Naples. It was such a delightful setting that the Queen and her family were to spend some of their happiest days.

£3.99 + P&P

Carisbrooke Guide

Carisbrooke Castle has always been the most important stronghold on the Isle of Wight. This guide book details the history of the castle, including the imprisonment of Charles 1 before his execution.

£3.50 + P&P

Island Line

Island Line is the story of the Isle of Wight's electric railway from Ryde to Shanklin with it's opening in 1864 through its fight for survival, and the transition from steam to electric traction, in 1967.

£9.95 + P&P

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Post your order to: Isle of Wight Tourism, Mail Order Department, Westridge Centre, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.

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