Isle of Wight Olympians

Sandown Memorial - the first hundred years

We look at sandown memorial, Sandown Churches and those awarded the Victoria Cross.

HMS Seal

A three part part series on the history and fate of HMS Seal in 1940 that became the only British submarine to be captured by the Germans, and following the story of those onboard including Charles T Biddlecombe from Shanklin.

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IOW Olympians

The story of those who were born or lived on the Isle of Wight and took part in the Olympics, including Jess martin, Shirley Robinson and Sir Ben Ainslie.

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St. Helens a history

The history of St Helens, from the early days of the wooden church till today.

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The Wight Queen

The unique story of Isabelle de Fortibus, who in the thirteenth century became the Wight Queen.

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IOW Films

The home of Isle of Wight documentaries

SVYCC 25+ Years

Growing up in the Bay brings you a new film on the Sandown war memorial which was opened in 1921, one hundred years on we take a look at this memorial which stands proud on the Sandown's promenade. Narrated by Retired Air Vice-Marshal Tony Staples, with contributions from Emily Jackson, Bill Wyke, Richard Wood and the Bay C of E School. Produced by Richard Priest with a running time of Approx. 38 minutes.

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