LOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 July 1855
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer published on 7th July 1855 contained the following letter from a reader. This Victorian ratepayer,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 27 June 1914
This cutting from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th June, 1914 made us smile this week. More than…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 June 1919
This piece, from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th June, 1919, showed that, while a Solent squall may…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 June 1888
If you ever find yourself worrying that internet doomsayers and self‑appointed ‘experts’ are a curse of modern life, be reassured…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1853
This letter to the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th May, 1853 records James Observer, Jun’s outrage at even…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 3 April 1920
Listening to older Island residents is always interesting – as the editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 March 1857
This story from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th March, 1857 show that some things never change –…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 1 March 1856
Much like today, mid‑19th‑century residents were frustrated over rising utility costs. In Victorian Ryde, people were already challenging what they…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 15 February 1919
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 15th February 1919 reported on a new transport service which it was hoped…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 February 1902
This reader’s letter published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 8th February, 1902 tackled the tricky problem of how…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 2 February 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 2nd February 1901 reported on why magistrates were late arriving in court and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 January 1901
We enjoyed this reader’s letter sent to the Isle of Wight Observer published on January 19th, 1901. The writer, who…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 12 January 1901
This extract from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 12th January, 1901 shows that debate about a Solent tunnel…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 January 1901
This message to readers which appeared in the Isle of Wight Observer, published on 5th January, 1901, with the exception…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16 December 1854
We thought this report of some innovative ideas for dealing with sewage would amuse our readers. It appeared 171 years…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 December 1889
This entry from the Isle of Wight Observer published on December 7th, 1889 tell how readers of “The Standard” –…
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