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David White

Historian

Latest articles from David White

Bonchurch Pond, a gift to the village from Henry De Vere Stacpoole

HERITAGE Literary giants with Isle of Wight connections

The Isle of Wight can proudly boast of many successful present day authors but also authors in days gone by who lived here

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Forts on the Isle of Wight

The history of the Island follies of Lord Palmerston

Lord Palmerston held office from 1855-1865 and during that period was responsible for the Royal Commission agreeing the building of numerous forts around the Isle of Wight.

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Freshwater Bay buildings in times gone by

When Freshwater Bay was the equivalent of modern day Hollywood

Perhaps the biggest star of Freshwater Bay Isle of Wight, back in the day, was Alfred Lord Tennyson who resided at Farringford House.

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Corner of St James Street and High Street where Smeeds once was

HERITAGE Past times in the ever-changing Newport town centre
Many shops and businesses in the town have come and gone,

Leigh Thomas, the old Pan Mill site, near KFC in Newport.

HERITAGE A look at long lost haulage and commercial businesses of Newport

David White looks back at long lost haulage and commercial businesses that were once based in Newport on the Isle of Wight.

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