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Appley tower East of Ryde can only really be qualified as an..

This unusual six sided fort is surrounded by a very deep dry moat.

The clock tower was built in 1870, built from local stone it has..

Cook's Castle was "created" around 1774 sat on the top of St...

Shown on the 1866 map

The lovely yellow laburnum bushes growing on the hill gave the name..

A century ago it was part of the extensive grounds of Osborne House..

Norris Castle is a most conspicuous feature in the coast view of..

Looking like a medieval attempt to build a rocket, the St..

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PLUTO was conceived in 1942 as part of the Operation Overload support programme to ensure adequate fuel to the troops as the allies fought back..

Ryde Airport opened on 27th June 1932 on 823 acres purchased for the purpose from Barnsley Farm

Th PS Carrier - Boat Train, built by Scott and Co of Greennock in1858 weighing in at 243 tons, ran between Langston Harbour and St Helens carrying..

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