Made on the Isle of Wight
Made on the Isle of Wight

Author: David L. Williams

Publisher: History Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780750967549

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Made on the Isle of Wight is a pictorial celebration of the immense contribution to the aviation, automotive and marine industries that this tiny island has given, from the first hovercraft to boats that held the world water speed record and even the only all-British rocket and satellite into space. With a focus on invention, innovation and record-breaking, local author David L. Williams explores the many products of the island's industry, along with designers and engineers, and the workforce that created these fascinating inventions.

Little Book of the Isle of Wight
Little Book of the Isle of Wight

Author: Jan Toms

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-04-26

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0750953969

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Did you know?A new species of cat-like dinosaur, yet to be named, was discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1988.Darwin began his world famous ‘On the Origin of the Species' while staying at the Kings Head Hotel.There are 21 tourists to every Island resident.The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island’s most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down.

Nammet
Nammet

Author: Caroline Gurney-Champion

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781911487081

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Nammet is a celebration of the very best food and drink that originate the Isle of Wight. Isle of Wight-based food writer Fiona Sims and photographer Julian Winslow help present Island cheeses, honey, gin, meat, fish, veg, bakery products and more

Joseph Vick of Lower Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Joseph Vick of Lower Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Author: John D. Beatty

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13:

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Joseph Vick, of Lower Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia and his Descendants, Volume 1 covers the first five generations of the descendants of Joseph Vick, who immigrated to America in the late 1600s. In addition to extensive, well-documented genealogical information, the book includes anecdotal historical information, references and foot notes. A center section includes illustrations and photographs of Vick descendants, lands and homes.

The Bed I Made
The Bed I Made

Author: Lucie Whitehouse

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-06-21

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 1408813874

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I haven't given up on you and I'm not going to. It's time to stop playing hard to get now. When Kate meets a dark, enigmatic man in a Soho bar, she doesn't hesitate long before going home with him. There is something undeniably attractive about Richard - and irresistibly dangerous, too. Now, after eighteen exhilarating but fraught months, Kate knows she has to finish their relationship and hopes that will be the end of it. But it is only just the beginning. Fleeing London for the wintry Isle of Wight, she is determined to ignore the flood of calls and emails from an increasingly insistent Richard. But what began as a nuisance becomes an ever more threatening game of cat and mouse...

Isle and Empires
Isle and Empires

Author: Stephan Roman

Publisher: Medina Publishing

Published: 2022-06-25

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781911487661

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This book is a journey into a world of Imperial glory and power, family rivalry, wars and alliances. It is also a story of Russia's revolutionaries, spies and terrorists, and the refugees fleeing Tsarist oppression who found shelter and safety both in mainland Britain and on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Walks
Isle of Wight Walks

Author: Anne-Marie Edwards

Publisher: Jarrold Pub

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780711706729

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Published by Jarrold Publishing and the Ordnance Survey, the Pathfinder Series contains 28 walking tours of London with complete transportation information and mapping.

The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight
The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight

Author: Amanda Tomlin

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2013-01-17

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1409364941

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The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight is the ultimate travel guide to these beautiful and diverse regions of southern England. With detailed coverage of all the top attractions, you'll discover the hidden gems of the New Forest and South Downs National Parks, and find the best beaches on the Isle of Wight and along the stunning south coast, which includes the famous Jurassic Coast. The guide features practical advice on what to see and do, with up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight also includes detailed walks and cycling routes, historical information and the lowdown on the best places to sample local food and drink. Explore every corner of the regions with easy-to-use colour maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Now available in ePub format.