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    1. [IoW] British Pathe news archive
    2. Ann Ryder
    3. I don’t know if you know of this site <http://www.britishpathe.com/results.php?search=Isle+of+Wight++ > 12 pages From 1900 on the IOW, this is an extract. Good footage of yachts and sailing boats Cowes Regatta, Hovercraft, jet flying boat, Yachting scenes from the Isle of Wight - the ship Endeavour is damaged King George V takes part on "Britannia". For The Last Time you see the famous 73 year old Brooke Station's Lifeboat launched with horses - "Isle of Wight. Holiday Cycle Rally".1958 Car Rally 1951 Isle of Wight pop festival 1969 Ventnor Carnival. Isle of Wight.1900 "King Carnival Again. Picturesque cars are a feature of Ventnor famous Fete".1920 Little brothers from U.K. begin new life. 1948 Group of Wilson family from the Isle of Wight Nab Lighthouse 1954 RYDE (I.O.W) Carnival 1936 You can click underneath for still shots, & click on to enlarge Do have a look you might see someone you know, if not you will get a good laugh. Best wishes Ann

    10/18/2009 08:27:05