LOOK BACK IN TIME: June 27th 1914
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th June 1914 carried the following report. It seems that it is not…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME : June 15th 1861
The Isle of Wight Observer of 15th June, 1861 carried the following two stories from Cowes. In view of all…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 5th 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th June 1920 carries a report of a philosophical discussion that took place…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 25th 1878
This week we thought we’d bring you two advertisements (among many) for hair restorers published in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 20th May 1922
The Isle of Wight Observer of 20th May 1922 carried the news of a tragic incident which took place in…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 9th 1903
The Isle of Wight Observer of 9th May, 1903 carried news that local sailmakers Ratsey & Lapthorn had been commissioned…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 21st April 1900
A correspondent who wrote to the Isle of Wight Observer published on April 21st, 1900 was horrified by the celebrations…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 17th 1900
A correspondent who wrote to the Isle of Wight Observer published on April 21st, 1900 was horrified by the celebrations…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 3rd April 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on April 3rd, 1920 tells about the first meeting on the Island of the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8th March 1844
A sad tale from the Isle of Wight Observer published on March 8th, 1884. “HOME, SWEET HOME.” – A correspondent…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 20th Feb 1915
The Isle of Wight Observer of February 20th, 1915 carried the following advertisement in the Situations Vacant column. Forty shillings…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9th Feb 1895
This snippet from the Isle of Wight Observer of 9th February, 1895, shows that fishermen were unhappy with fish catch…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28th Jan 1888
This week we’ve got an advertisement for you from the Isle of Wight Observer of 28th January 1888. The Horniman’s…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 22nd Jan 1921
This week we thought we’d bring you a selection of classified advertisements from the pages of the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8th Jan 1898
The Isle of Wight Observer of the 8th January 1898 was eight pages long and cost three halfpence. The newspaper…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 2nd Dec 1916
This week we have selected two contrasting pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer published on Saturday, 2nd December 1916,…
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