janisleofwight

aka Jan Toms from Freshwater, Unite Kingdom (85 years). Wizzley author for 10 years. 49%

Passionate about history and horses. Whether writing fact or fiction, articles, short stories or novels, I am always in my element. Particular loves- Georgian London and the English Civil War

Newtown Village Isle of Wight - a Robber Button?

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Newtown Village Isle of Wight - a Robber Button?

In the late 18th century the village of Newtown consisted of 14 cottages and 39 residents. Of these, only one was eligible to vote yet the borough sent two MPs to Westminster.

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Death on the Pillory

How John Waller, highwayman and perjurer spent the last hour of his life.

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The Cat and Bagpipes- Westminster

Through its tavern doors came the famous of London - including a dead prime minister.

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The Metropolitan Mounted Police

It isn't every day one gets to visit the stables of London's Mounted Police Division.

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The Isle of Wight - as seen through Windows

Most good paintings need frames and sometimes a limited view of that beach or castle takes on a whole new perspective. Take a stroll around some Island landmarks, new and familiar

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Raising the Dead?

A Casual Encounter in a Burial Ground at Newtown Isle of Wight.

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Snooker Dooper

Sometimes you discover that you aren't quite who you think you are. A passing encounter with World Snooker and I am now hooked.

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Bare Knuckle Boxing in the Early 19th Century

Prizefighting was one of the few places where rich and poor rubbed shoulders. The rich sometimes lost a fortune, the poor often lost their lives.

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The Last Voyage of the Mirabita

The perils of the sea and a humble sailing ship destroyed in a storm

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THOMAS PRICKETT - SURGEON

A visit to the church of St Boniface at Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight reveals a curious incumbent.

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The Cardigan Head Tavern Charing Cross

SeenThrough the Eyes of Visitors to the Cardigan Head Tavern, Charing Cross

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The Countess of Clare - Marriage, Love, Good Works

On April 14 1826, Elizabeth Burrell and John, 2nd Earl of Clare were married by special licence at Richmond. This suitable union ended not so happily.

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Turning the Mattress

Amos Grind, a resident of Nether Fondle, sets off on his electric scooter to take a trip down memory lane. Some of his recollections are surprising.

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