The History of Shops in Cowes

The History of Shops in Cowes

Just published:

A book charting the history of shops in Cowes.

The Pubs of Cowes, Northwood & Gurnard

The Pubs of Cowes, Northwood & Gurnard

A brand new book with 152 pages detailing the history of pubs, inns, taverns, hotels & beer houses in Cowes & district. Loads of pictures and stories.

King Ward and his huge Isle of Wight Estate

King Ward and his huge Isle of Wight Estate

 The story of Northwood House & the Ward Family. A new book complied by George Chastney, charting the history of Northwood House and Park. A fascinating look at a family that at one time owned almost one fifth of the iIsland.

Cowes Piers

Cowes Piers

Just published

A book about the history of piers in Cowes.

Transport through the Ages

Transport through the Ages

An Isle of Wight town's history of public transport

DVD £12.95

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Help wanted
Wed, 24 April 2013

We are looking for information about local people, they don't have to be famous, just interesting. Any information photos memorabilia gratfully received. contact cowes heritage or phone 298445 or 299221

Thank you for a successful exhibition
Wed, 21 November 2012

Thank you for a successful exhibition -Cowes in the Fifties.

"Who do you think lived here?"
Fri, 09 November 2012

This is the title of next year's exhibition. We have already made a list of famous and not so famous people associated with Cowes. Well known names & less well known people there is a fascinating history to be discovered. Members of Cowes Heritage have put their names beside a name on the list. This list is not complete if anyone knows of someone, not in the limelight who has contributed to Cowes please let us know, Either 01983 298445 or 01983 299221.

New Book: The Shops of Cowes
Sat, 06 October 2012

Great news: to coincide with our next exhibition "Cowes in the Fifties" Cowes Heritage have produced a new book THE SHOPS OF COWES. Available at the exhibition at a cost of £10.00 this book chronicles the history of premises from Birmingham Rd to the Parade, As well as listing the many changes that have occoured it is full of fascinating old photos, invoices & adverts recapturing time gone by. The book also lists up to date information.

Share your Memories
Mon, 07 December 2009

Cowes Heritage website bringing the history of Cowes alive.