A time capsule dating back to the late 1950s is one of a series of historic finds unearthed during the refurbishment of a 170-year-old Isle of Wight church.
The 'unexpected' discovery was made under the floor of Newport Minster, in St Thomas' Square, which is undergoing a major revitalisation project.
Among the capsule's contents include a note signed by four people, dated October 22, 1957.
It reads: "Cigarettes. 20 for 3/11. Beer (much too dear at 1/4 a pint).
"The first Russian, in fact the first ever satellite, was sent off from earth on October 4. It has now circled the earth 258 times, spanning 3,000,000 miles."
Hannah Griffiths, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Minster, told the County Press she suspects it was left by builders or contractors, when the church's organ was rebuilt in 1957.
An appeal on Facebook has helped to identify one of the signatories. Now, Islanders' help is needed for the other three.
Hannah said: "We've managed to identify one of them as Mr Arthur Charles Tosdevin.
"His granddaughter actually came in to take a look at it.
"She was really pleased just to see the handwriting again.
"Handwriting is very personal and it brought back a lot of childhood memories for her.
"But we would really like to know whether anyone recognises the other signatories. We think we have a Heath, a Butler and a Johnson."
Can you help identify one of the signatures left on the note?
If you recognise one of the signatures, email hannah.griffiths@cofeheartofwight.org.
A copy of former national newspaper, The News Chronicle, dated October 22, 1957, was left alongside the note.
The main story of the day was about The Duke of Edinburgh having to walk to his New York hotel after getting stuck in rush hour traffic.
While another discussed concerns over atomic bombs — topical given the imminent release of Hollywood blockbuster, Oppenheimer.
Two half penny pieces were also found in the capsule — one from 1936 with the King on, and another from 1954 with the new monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Other, yet to be identified finds have been made in the church and have been taken away to be analysed.
An archaeologist has been on site over the last couple of weeks to help.
Hannah said the plan is to document the discoveries before putting them back — alongside a copy of the Isle of Wight County Press from the week they are reburied.
The project to modernise the church will see underfloor heating installed, as well as new toilets, a cafe area, a meeting room, and a heating area.
"It's a Victorian building built on medieval foundations", Hannah said.
The works have been made possible thanks to funding from a number of initiatives, including The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Two hard hat tours have recently taken place — with a limited number of people being given the chance to look around.
More are expected to be organised later in the project.
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