| Page Views: 2,192 Last Visit to Isle of Wight: May, 2006 | ISLE OF WIGHT - IN A TIME WARP? by zuriga - last update: May 23, 2006 |
I've always wanted to visit the Isle of Wight. I think the film, 'Mrs. Brown,' reinforced that wish a few years ago although I wonder how much was actually shot on the island. We finally got there in May, 2006 and thoroughly enjoyed our two nights and 3 days of wandering around. It's a large island with several good-size cities. In between there are miles of green fields, golden rape and all around there is the sea and the beautiful cliffs. We found some very good restaurants, a wonderful B&B and much to see. Nothing seems to have changed there in probably 50 years - a typical, British seaside resort place. It was good for the soul.
Most beautiful of all was Osborne House, home to Queen Victoria and her family for many summer vacations. In sharp contrast was Castle Carisbrooke - an ancient home and the last place Charles i was imprisoned.
The island is host to a great many festivals throughout the year - walking in May and the famous music festival, too. |
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RickinDutch Tue Apr 22, 2008 18:20 UTC
My earliest memory is of being in a small rowboat at the Isle of Wight. Will get back some day. Birthday greetings from Alaska! | diosh Sun Apr 20, 2008 23:35 UTC
Isn't the Isle of Wight wonderful? Stuck in 1957! D x | Nemorino Fri Apr 18, 2008 22:30 UTC
My daughter went to school in Bembridge for two years, back when that school still existed, but I don't remember the windmill. I see you have signed up for EuroMeet 2008 in Karlsruhe, so I look forward to meeting you there. | budapest8 Tue Dec 4, 2007 09:06 UTC
So nice to see your pages of the Island! Brings back some memories... The careless solicitor sign is a gem. Read my pages and see if u can find the connection between Minghella ice cream and The film 'The English Patient'.Tim |
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