east cowes heritage

EXHIBITIONS

The permanent exhibition gives an insight into the history of East Cowes over the last 200 years

Which important houses were built here?

Did you know that in 1842 East Cowes had a Botanic Garden?

How great was the influence of Queen Victoria?

What was the town like in 1850? 3D models show how the town has developed.

Why did the population increase in 1901?

How important was engineering?

Was it only the hovercraft that was developed and built here?

EXHIBITIONS FOR 2009/10

(This list may be subject to change)

November - December 2009

150 years of the Floating Bridge

February-March 2010

Historic Buildings

April-Mid August 2010

Life in East Cowes 100 years ago

Mid August-October 2010

Firsts and Famous craft produced in East cowes

November-December 2010

Local Transporters - buses, carters, taxis, etc