Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: History of the Isle of Wight


Related Topics

In the News (Sat 19 Dec 09)

  
  Wight, Isle of - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Wight, Isle of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
An aerial view of the lighthouse at the Needles, a group of rocks at the most western point of the Isle of Wight, England.
Alum, a double sulphate of aluminium and potassium used in papermaking, tanning, and medicine, was first mined in the area during the reign of Elizabeth I. The Needles and lighthouse, Isle of Wight.
The Needles, at the western extremity of the island, are sea-stacks formed principally of chalk and flint; the unmanned lighthouse is on the furthest rock.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Wight,+Isle+of   (339 words)

  
 Books and other publications
The Isle of Wight Flora, by Colin Pope, Lorna Snow and David Allen (modern flora).
The London Clay outcrops on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Dorset.
Dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight, edited by D.Martill and D.Naish, The Palaeontological Association.
www.dinosaurisle.com /shopbooks.aspx   (1583 words)

  
 Isle of Wight County, Virginia Genealogical Records Information
Which includes Isle of Wight County, Virginia County Records, Isle of Wight County, Virginia History, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Facts, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Genealogical Addresses and websites related to Isle of Wight County, Virginia Genealogy in general.
Isle of Wight County probably was named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England.
Proceedings of the Committees of Safety of Cumberland and Isle of Wight Counties, Virginia, 1775-1776
www.myvirginiagenealogy.com /va_county/iw.htm   (990 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Web Design and Developement - The Challenge of Equal Opportunity on the Internet (Mike Jolliffe)
Isle of Wight Web Design and Developement - The Challenge of Equal Opportunity on the Internet (Mike Jolliffe)
Mike has worked in the advertising and design media since leaving art school and has a vast range of experience across a number of key disciplines.
Wight365 113b High Street Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AX
www.wight365.com /profile.aspx?p=3   (368 words)

  
 e-Learning Centre: School e-learning showcase
Local history is a very popular subject for private study and has proven to be a successful hook to engage groups of adults and families in learning."
Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions.
Junior Parliament is designed to introduce primary pupils to some of the history, traditions and structure of Parliament.
www.e-learningcentre.co.uk /eclipse/showcase/ideas-schools.htm   (5835 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.