Looking Back
IW Times & Hampshire Gazette: Aug 2nd, 1906: At a sale by auction in London on Thursday, the Victoria Cross medals and badge and Legion of Honour, awarded to the late Mr. W. T. RICKARD, realised £80, the purchaser being Canon VALBY of Winchester. Aug 9th 1906: On Thursday a bazaar and garden fete was
Isle of Wight Observer:- Nov 8th 1862: FREE HARMONIC – The proprietor of the Royal Eagle Hotel devotes his billiard room on Wednesday evenings to the cause of harmony. The excellent singing of Mr. MACHIN was well received and vociferously applauded by those present. Mr. SALTER accompanied on the pianoforte with his accustomed skill and
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 7th 1876: DE VERE’S MODERN MARVELS – We would again remind our readers that this celebrated conjuror and humorist will give three of his entertainments on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings next in the Town Hall, when we trust that he will be welcomed by a good audience. Oct 7th
Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 2nd 1876: NARROW ESCAPE – A young man named John RICHARDS, of Oakfield, had a very narrow escape from drowning on Tuesday evening. It seems that being rather “elevated,” he ventured to the east side of the pier in a canoe without any paddles, and, not being able to get
Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 5th 1876: THE THEATRE – During the past week the Theatre has been tolerably well patronised, the cooler evenings having tempted more people to attend. The piece played on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, was the “Streets of London,” which was placed upon the stage in excellent style. Aug
Isle of Wight Observer: July 1st 1876: EXCURSION ROUND THE ISLAND – The fine vessel the Heather Bell will make an excursion round the Island on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the summer months. On Tuesdays there will be an excursion to Alum Bay and the Needles, where excursionists can land on the commodious