Detectorists Find Medieval Gold Ring in Godshill
A haul of treasure including a Medieval gold ring and Bronze Age bracelet has been unearthed by Isle of Wight detectorists.
A haul of treasure including a Medieval gold ring and Bronze Age bracelet has been unearthed by Isle of Wight detectorists.
Exactly 50 years ago today, the very first Isle of Wight festival took place at Ford Farm, Godshill. It attracted between 10 and 15 thousand revellers.
Did you know that Godshill has a Civic Trust Award? This plaque is on a wall in Godshill. Have you spotted it? Do you know anyone who might throw some light on who actually won this 1959 award?
The Travelling Museum is FREE FREE FREE to attend and will be parked in the Taverners car park on Wednesday 14 February from 10am to 4pm. It’s suitable for adults and children of all ages.
On 15 September 1952, 55 years after opening, Godshill Railway station on the Ventnor West line, saw its last every service. In the final months leading up to the closure of the line which ran from Newport to Ventnor West, there were more passengers than ever seen before as rail enthusiasts arrived in droves to …
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