LOOK BACK IN TIME: 11 August 1855
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer published on August 11th, 1855 told the tale of a lad with a tail –…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 27 July 1912
The Isle of Wight Observer of 27th July, 1912 had some interesting observations and views on the natural world. SCIENCE…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 July 1888
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th July, 1888 remarked on some wondrous new clocks and unseasonable weather. Although…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 17 July 1858
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 17th July, 1858 shows that worries about sewage in the sea are nothing…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 29 June 1918
With the election to be held next Thursday, the Isle of Wight Observer published on 29th June 1918 demonstrates that…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 22 June 1878
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 22nd June 1878 featured two tales of Islanders with delusions! INSANITY. – On…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 June 1855
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on the 9th June 1855 was not a happy chappy! He…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 3rd June 1922
In the Isle of Wight Observer of 3rd June, 1922 there is a long account of the capture of a…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 May 1912
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 4th May, 1912 recounted a tale of reckless motoring – with the driver…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 24th May 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer of 24th May, 1856 tells readers about the exploits of two unfortunate young Islanders who…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19th May, 1888
We noticed two amusing pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th May, 1888. The first piece demonstrates…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 6th May 1854
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on 6th May, 1854 pulled no punches in this description of…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: Saturday 27 April 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th April, 1901, carried a sad tale of a child who was sent…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19th April 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th April, 1856 talked about worries that the Isle of Wight might be…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 April 1888
The Isle of Wight Observer of 14th April, 1888 carried two reports from the magistrates’ court which caught our eye…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 April 1859
The Isle of Wight Observer tells of a time when parliament actually took an interest in the financial dealings of…
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