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Isle of Wight England
Isle of Wight County in England
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place annually on the Isle of Wight in the UK. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970, the venues being Ford Farm (near Godshill), Wootton and Afton Down (near Freshwater) respectively. The 1970 event was by far the largest and most famous of these early festivals; indeed it was said at the time to be one of the largest human gatherings in the world, surpassing the attendance at Woodstock. Included in the line-up of over fifty performers were The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, The Doors, Ten Years After, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Joni Mitchell, The Moody Blues, Melanie, Donovan, Free, Chicago, Richie Havens, John Sebastian, Leonard Cohen, Jethro Tull, Taste and Tiny Tim. The unexpectedly high attendance levels (mostly non-tickets holders - tickets for the four days cost 3) meant that local authorities and the festival organizers could not supply adequate amenities and guarantee public safety for all in attendance. Such concerns led, in 1971, to Parliament passing the "Isle of Wight Act" preventing gatherings of more than 5,000 people on the island without a special licence. The 1970 festival was filmed by a professional film crew directed by Murray Lerner, but the footage wasn't released until 2003 when a television documentary was made. A DVD was released in 1997 entitled "A Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Rock Festival 1970." A number of the performances by individual bands have also been released. The event was revived in 2002 at Seaclose Park, a recreation ground on the outskirts of Newport. It has been held annually since that year, progressively extending itself northwards beyond Seaclose Park along the fields of the eastern Medina valley. Many notable artists have performed since its revival including The Rolling Stones, Muse, Donovan, Ray Davies, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Manic Street Preachers, The Who, R.E.M., Coldplay, The Proclaimers, Bryan Adams and The Police. It was sponsored by Nokia from 2004 to 2006. The promoters of the event now are Solo Music Agency and promotions. Apart from being held somewhere on the Isle of Wight, and featuring the now customary artwork of Dave Roe, there is no connection with the festivals of 1968 1970.
Recommended Web Site http://www.isleofwight.com/
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Where is it? England
Bembridge Town of Isle of Wight
Bembridge is a village and civil parish located on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight. It had a population of 3,848 according to the 2001 census of the United Kingdom, leading to claims by residents that Bembridge is the largest village in England, and occasional claims that it is the largest village in Europe. Bembridge is home to many of the Island's wealthiest residents Bembridge sits at the extreme eastern point of the Isle of Wight. Prior to land reclamation the area of Bembridge and Yaverland was an island unto itself, separated from the remainder of the Isle of Wight by Brading Haven. Prior to the Victorian era Bembridge was a collection of wooden huts and farmhouses, which only consolidated into a true village with the building of the church in 1827 (later rebuilt in 1846). The historical heart of the village is located close to the church in the North of the village, consisting of a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, along with the Village Hall and site of the former Parish Council hall. The Lane End district is located to the South of the village. It is largely composed of modern bungalows and a small shopping area which includes a Co-Op store. The lane comes to an end at the beach, where Bembridge Lifeboat station and the Bembridge Coast Hotel are situated. Formerly many of the bungalows were on the land of a cottage where Cecily Cardew lived, after whom an Oscar Wilde character was named. Moving inland from Lane End one finds Forelands middle and Bembridge primary schools, along with the local community centre, all of which are connected by a large recreational playing field. Extract from wikipedia Bembridge - Isle of Wight 50.67N 01.09W SZ6487
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Where is it? Isle of Wight, England
Bembridge Port Type : Private
Bembridge Harbour is located on the East side of the Isle of Wight offering easy access to the Solent, Britain's premier yachting area. It is a large natural, sheltered picturesque harbour whose entrance is restricted by the tides.
Where is it?
Bembridge Harbour is home to two sailing clubs - the Bembridge Sailing Club (01983 872237) which was founded in 1886, and the Brading Haven Yacht Club (01983 873911). Both clubs support all-year round sailing activities. There is a thriving marina at St Helens which is managed on behalf of the harbour owners by the harbour master. Additionally, he controls a number of floating pontoon berths, Fisherman's Wharf, and the pontoons opposite Bembridge Boatyard.
Usage : Leisure
Although first time visitors find entry to Bembridge somewhat daunting and care must be taken on an ebbing tide, the channel is well buoyed and locals as well as regular visitors come and go about 3 hours either side of high water. Half a dozen or so commercial fishing craft work out of the harbour, and regular fishing trips can be booked. Tel : 01983 872828 Email : chris@bembridge.co.uk Website : http://www.harbours.co.uk/bembridg/bembridg.html
Additional Information No facilities recorded.
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Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England Type : Private
Ownership : Bembridge Harbour Improvements Co. Ltd
Cowes Town of Isle of Wight
Cowes, sometimes referred to as West Cowes, is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, an island south of Southampton. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east Bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry. The population was 9,663 in the 2001 census, a figure that is easily doubled during the regatta in early August. Leland's nineteenth century verses described the towns poetically as "The two great Cowes that in loud thunder roar, This on the eastern, that the western shore". Cowes Castle is home to the Royal Yacht Squadron. The town gives its name to the world's oldest regular regatta, Cowes Week, which occurs annually in the first week of August. Later on in the summer, powerboat races are held. Much of the town's architecture is still heavily influenced by the style of ornate building which Prince Albert popularised. Extract from wikipedia Photo : Ray Stanton Cowes - Isle of Wight 50.75N 01.30W SZ4995
Recommended Web Site http://www.cowes.co.uk/
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Where is it? Isle of Wight, England
Cowes Port Type : Trust
Cowes has long been the premier yachting centre in Britain and the Home of World Yachting. For almost 175 years Cowes has been host to the organisers of major yachting events, as well as being a busy trading port and shipbuilding centre, becoming one of the most fashionable resorts in the country. It has played host to some of the greatest international sailing events and has a sailing history second to none. It has witnessed some of the most magnificent and traditional yachts ever seen and been the focal point for "Royals" from all over the world to come sailing. However, Cowes does not rely on tradition alone as changes have been made over the past few months. As you sail in you will witness the redevelopment of Town Quay with the new Red Jet Terminal and the much enlarged Yacht Haven. Further development is proposed over the next few years at Town Quay to create an integrated Harbour and Waterfront Town. Not so apparent, but vital for Cowes future, is an improved main fairway, which will allow unrestricted access to modern deep drafted yachts. Maxi and super yachts will now be able to come into the heart of the Harbour giving easier access to shore facilities. The Harbour Commission recently purchased Sheppards Wharf Boatyard. This acquisition will increase the number of moorings for visiting yachts, provide improved walk-ashore moorings and facilities whilst ensuring the Boatyard continues to provide excellent marine services. All the Yacht Clubs are in buoyant moods, building extra hospitality facilities to cater for increasing numbers of visiting yachtsmen and women. And whilst Cowes Week is unique, additional major events are scheduled to extend the season and increase the vibrancy and prosperity of this Trust Port. Tel : 01983 293952 Email : chc@cowes.co.uk Website :
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Where is it? Cowes, Isle of Wight, England Type : Trust Usage : Open Ownership : Cowes Harbour Commission
Fishbourne Town of Isle of Wight
Fishbourne is a small village between Wootton and Ryde, on the Isle of Wight. The name "Fishbourne" might mean "stream of fish" or "fish spring." It is positioned on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, and includes the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth. Fishbourne, together with the adjoining Kite Hill area, has applied for Parish Council status. The new parish will also include the ruined Norman abbey (founded 1132) and the Benedictine monastery including Quarr Abbey (founded in the early 1900s). The Royal Victoria Yacht Club and the 'Fishbourne Inn' are located near the ferry terminal. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis bus routes 4 and 9, which stop on the main road, and operate to East Cowes, Newport and Ryde. Photo : Pam Brophy Fishbourne - Isle of Wight 50.72N 01.22W SZ5592
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Where is it? Isle of Wight, England
Fishbourne Port Type : Private
The main building and facilities at Fishbourne Quay are currently used as a boat building yard, with outside boat and hovercraft storage on the surrounding land, including reclaimed areas to the north with a separate specialist engineering company occupying a smaller building to the east and a business co-ordinating export of fish produce from the Island to Europe. Tel : 023 927 23124
Where is it? Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, England Type : Private Usage : Commercial Ownership : Ownership not recorded.
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Newport Town of Isle of Wight
Newport is a civil parish and the county town of the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Newport has a population of 23,957 according to the 2001 census. The town is situated slightly to the north of the centre of the island, at the head of the navigable section of the River Medina, which flows northward to the Solent, and on which the town has a quay. There are signs of Roman settlement in the area, which was probably known as Medina, including two known Roman villas one of which, Newport Roman Villa, is excavated and open to the public. There was little later use until after the Norman conquest with the first charter being granted late in the twelfth century. In 1377 an invading French force burnt down much of the town while attempting to take Carisbrooke Castle, then under the command of Sir Hugh Tyrill. A group of French were captured and killed, then buried in a tumulus later nicknamed Noddies Hill, a "noddy" being medieval slang for a body. This was later corrupted to Nodehill, the present-day name for a part of central Newport - a name confusing to many as the area is flat. The town was incorporated as a borough in 1608. The town's position as an area of trade accessible to the sea meant it rapidly took over from Carisbrooke as the main central settlement, eventually absorbing the latter as a suburb. The borough ceased to exist in 1974 after the incorporation of the larger Borough of Medina, which was itself superseded in 1995 by a single unitary authority covering the whole of the Isle of Wight. In recent times, Newport has undergone an influx of changes, with two shopping centres and all new road directions to show for the town's recent development efforts. Newport Quay has also been re-developed, with art galleries such as the Quay Arts Centre, and new flats converted from old warehouses. The Quen Victoria Memorial was designed by local architect, Percy Stone (18561934) Newport - Isle of Wight 50.68N 01.30W SZ4988 Photo : Nigel Freeman
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Where is it? Isle of Wight, England
Newport Port Type : Municipal
Located at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Newport Harbour is reached by a safe, easily navigable channel. At the furthest navigable reach of the Medina river, Newport was a market town with a busy port until the mid nineteenth century.
Where is it?
Newport is situated 4km up the River Medina from its estuary at Cowes. The an ancient port has excellent modern facilities for yachtsmen. Visitors' pontoons have water and electricity available. On the quayside are toilets and showers. There is also a plentiful supply of dry berths for winter storage.
Usage : Open
Occasional cargoes of shingle are also handled at Blackhouse Quay, although it is understood that there is a possibility that this operation will be transferred to Stag Lane, in Cowes, in the near future. Tel : 01983 525994 Email : Website : http://www.harbours.co.uk/newport/newport.html
Additional Information No facilities recorded.
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Newport, Isle of Wight, England Type : Municipal
Ownership : Isle of Wight Council
Ryde Town of Isle of Wight
Ryde is a British seaside town, civil parish and the most populous town and urban area on the Isle of Wight, with a population of approximately 30,000. It is situated on the north-east coast. The town grew in size as a seaside resort following the joining of the villages of Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde in the 19th century. The influence of this era is still strongly visible in the town's central and sea facing architecture. As a resort, the town is noted for its expansive sands that occur at low tide, making its pier necessary on the wide beach for a regular passenger service. Ryde Pier is a listed structure which is the fourth longest pier in the United Kingdom, and also one of the oldest.
Where is it?
Extract from wikipedia
Isle of Wight, England
Photo : Barrie Ryde - Isle of Wight 50.72N 01.16W SZ5992
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Ryde Port Type : Municipal
Ryde calls itself the gateway to the Isle of Wight, and it certainly provides the fastest communication to and from the mainland and is also one of the Island's most popular resorts.
Where is it?
The first record of life in this part of the Isle of Wight dates from about the 10th century when its name was given as Ashey. There was a small fishing community clustered on the shore near the mouth of a stream or tithe, which eventually gave its name to the town that ultimately spread across the two communities by 1780.
Type : Municipal
A regular ferry service with Portsmouth was set up in 1805, but as it was dependent on sail, the crossing time was erratic. Disembarkation was also sometimes a problem, for at low tides the ships had to anchor off-shore, and passengers were taken ashore by horse and cart, or if they were in a particular hurry might be carried piggyback by members of the crew. This practice ceased in 1815, when the pier was opened, and in 1825 a regular steam packet service was inaugurated, bringing the crossing time down to about 35 minutes. Today the journey from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour takes 15 minutes by catamaran; an electric train (refurbished 1930s London Underground carriages) runs from the pier head to Shanklin. The marina has four main pontoons enclosed by a harbour arm, providing a sheltered haven for small craft. Berthing for larger craft and long keel yachts is provided on the harbour arm. There is provision for 100 permanent berths and up to 100 visiting boats, the majority of which are family sailing and motor cruisers varying in length from five to twelve metres. A wide range of facilities and amenities are available for all craft, making it especially suitable for visiting families. The mooring fees are very competitive, thus making Ryde one of the best value for money places to stay on the south coast. Tel : 01983 613879 Email : ryde.harbour@iow.gov.uk Website http://www.iwight.com/just_visiting/yachting/ryde_harbour.asp
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Additional Information No facilities recorded.
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Ryde, Isle of Wight, England
Usage : Open Ownership : Isle of Wight Council
Yarmouth Town of Isle of Wight
Yarmouth is a port and civil parish in the western part of the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. The town is named for its location at the mouth of the small Western Yar river (there is also an Eastern Yar on the island). Yarmouth is a crossing point for the river, originally with a ferry, replaced with a road bridge in 1863. Yarmouth has been a settlement for over a thousand years, and is one of the very earliest on the Isle of Wight. The first record of a settlement here was in King Ethelred the Unready's record of the Danegeld tax of 991. It was originally called Eremue, meaning "muddy estuary". The Normans laid out the streets of Yarmouth on the grid system, a plan which can still be seen in the layout today. It grew rapidly, being given its first Charter as a town in 1135. The town became a parliamentary borough in the Middle Ages, and the Yarmouth constituency was represented by two members of Parliament until 1832. Until the building of the castle, regular raids on the island by the French continued, and in 1544 the town of Yarmouth was reputed to have been burned down. Legend has it that the church bells were carried off to Cherbourg or Boulogne. Yarmouth Castle was built in 1547. It survives, and is now in the care of English Heritage. It is effectively a gun platform built by Henry VIII to strengthen the Solent and protect the Isle of Wight, historically an important strategical foothold for any attempted invasion of England. In St. James's Church there is a monument to the 17th-century admiral Sir Robert Holmes who based his operations at Yarmouth. He obtained it in a raid on a French ship, when he seized an unfinished statue of Louis XIV of France and forced the sculptor to finish it with his own head rather than the king's. Yarmouth Pier was built in 1876 and is the longest timber pier in England which is still open to the public. Several Sites of Special Scientific Interest lie close to Yarmouth, including Yar Estuary SSSI & Bouldnor And Hamstead Cliffs SSSI.
Recommended Web Site http://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/
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Where is it? Isle of Wight, England
Yarmouth Port Type : Public
Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, is now a picturesque fishing, ferry and yachting port widely regarded as one of the jewels of the South Coast.
Where is it?
There is a frequent vehicle and passenger ferry operating to and from Lymington. Journey time is 30 minutes. See Wightlink web site for further information.
Type : Public
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England
Usage : Usage not recorded. Ownership : Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
Tel : 01983 760321 Email : info@yar-iow-harbour.demon.co.uk Website : http://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
Additional Information No facilities recorded.
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