Every year the Isle of Wight welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world who come to explore its fascinating places, people and history. Discover the island's distant and medieval past, and the ongoing restoration and preservation of its many precious artefacts. An abundance of wildlife awaits, from the big cats of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary to llamas and alpacas, some famous donkeys at Carisbrooke Castle and even pigs and piglets at beautiful Quarr Abbey. After 'Hovering' from Ryde to Portsmouth, you could take a trip on the island's famed Steam Railway, or a peaceful stroll through Ventnor's exotic Botanic Garden. The island's only thatched church awaits you at Freshwater and likewise the unique church of the Lily Cross at picturesque Godshill. The island's treasures, both ancient and modern, are yours to discover on this, the 'enchanted isle'.

About the Author
Wendy Turner lives in Hertfordshire and has been writing magazine articles for many years. Her work has appeared in The Countryman, This England, Evergreen and The People's Friend. Wendy has published a children's book, Adventures of the Time-Travelling Friends: www.wendyturnerstories.co.uk. She is a keen photographer and is delighted to have discovered more about different local areas that she has focused her books on.

Reviews
'This is an unusual book covering just about every aspect of the Isle of Wight, as the title indicates - "The Isle of Wight ...places, people, history". It is well illustrated with 100 good quality images and is well set out alphabetically by topic and easy to follow with an abundance of information and detail.' -- Westender, Autumn 2023



Book Information
ISBN 9781398109322
Author Wendy Turner
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 310g