Transport through the Ages

Transport through the Ages

An Isle of Wight town's history of public transport

DVD £12.95

Cowes at War

Cowes at War

A journey through the war years in Cowes, Isle of Wight

DVD £8.99

Cowes - the jewel of the Solent

Cowes - the jewel of the Solent

An historical account of Cowes, Isle of Wight compiled by John Groves

BOOK £7.99

School Days

School Days

A trip down memory lane for schooling in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood

DVD £8.99

The History of Cowes Churches

The History of Cowes Churches

A personal audio record of local church-going.

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Cowes at War

During the 2nd World War, Cowes was a very different place from now. armed forces from several nations swelled the local population, preparing for a possible Nazi invasion and Europe's eventual liberation. Local firms were engaged in vital war work, particularly in building warships and planes. It was a time of high alert and privation.

This, the first exhibition of the newly formed Cowes Heritage, sought to capture what it was like living in the town during a period when the country faced the real threat of destruction. This threat was very real on the night of 4/5 May 1942 when waves of bombers sought to annihilate both Cowes and East Cowes. It was only due to the brave efforts of defenders, particularly the crew of the Polish destroyer, Blyskawica, that the raid largely failed. A Cowes at War DVD is available at various Isle of Wight retail outlets, and also through Shop on  this web site.

 

Union Road VE Day Tea Party

Union Road VE Day Tea Party
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Whites Home Guard

Whites Home Guard
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Chausser Q015 - Free French submarine chassers in the River Medina.

Chausser Q015 - Free French submarine chassers in the River Medina.
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Cowes at War - DVD Cover

Cowes at War - DVD Cover
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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Cowes at War Exhibition

Cowes at War Exhibition
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