One Day Conference 2023 - "Pulpits, Pubs, Ponds and Power"

Our 2023 conference will take the theme "Pulpits, Pubs, Ponds and Power" (with apologies to the TV programme with a similar name).

Please note that South Western Railway is due to take industrial action on 13th May which may affect your journey to the Isle of Wight. Please check your travel connections before setting out ! - See https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/industrial-action

Confirmed Speakers:

Hilary Lloyd on Wootton Bridge

Richard Smout on Carisbrooke

Sarah Burdett on East Cowes

Confirmed Exhibitors :

Bembridge Heritage Society

Cowes Heritage and Community Group

East Cowes Heritage Centre

Ryde Social Heritage Group

unfortunately RSHG have had to withdraw from exhibiting at the last moment,  for which they offer sincere apologies

Yarmouth Town Trust

R.A. Longley Publications

Vectis Postcard Club

Essentially, we plan to feature specific village and town histories, ranging across the centuries and across all manner of aspects of Island life. Sources for exploring the rich history of the Island with an emphasis on family histories will be presented.

We will be back at the Methodist Church in Newport.

Watch this space !