First ever – Cowes Fringe 2023

This first-ever dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend extravaganza of entertainment for all ages. Our mission is to build on and enrich a thriving communityContinue reading “First ever – Cowes Fringe 2023”

Yarmouth

A collection of photos from beautiful Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Yarmouth is a town, port and civil parish in the west of the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The town is named for its location at the mouth of the small Western Yar river. The town grew near the river crossing,Continue reading “Yarmouth”

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Shanklin is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay, and is close to Lake Sandown. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main attractions. Wikipedia

Appley Tower

Appley Towers, also called Appley Tower or Appley Tower House was an English country house near Appley House in Appley, Isle of Wight. It was the home of the Hutt family, who bought it in the 1870s, and later of Sir Hedworth Williamson. The house has been demolished, but a number of its estate buildingsContinue reading “Appley Tower”

The first recorded Pier in the UK

The first recorded pier in England was Ryde Pier, opened in 1814 on the Isle of Wight, as a landing stage to allow ferries to and from the mainland to berth. It is still used for this purpose today. Wikipedia A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typicallyContinue reading “The first recorded Pier in the UK”

RNLI Lifeboats

I have always enjoyed being by the sea, but fully understand the possible dangers. Especially along the The South Coast of the UK we have very strong and changeable currents. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland,Continue reading “RNLI Lifeboats”

3 day of Christmas in Videos

This year I have taken a series of videos on the three days of Christmas (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) All the videos were taken in Selsey, West Sussex on the South Coast. Learn more about these locations: Selsey, West Sussex, UK, The South Coast of the UK