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East Cowes photos (8 available)

Old photo of East Cowes

East Cowes maps (2 available)

Old map of East Cowes

East Cowes memories

Going to School

East Cowes, the Floating Bridge c1955

I have lived in Australia now for over 40 years. I still have very fond memories of my walk from Grenville Close to West Cowes High school as a 13yr old. The floating bridge was where I had my first smoke and my first kiss!!!!  How I miss East Cowes and its natural beauty, if you were at West Cowes High school in 1961 - 1964 drop me a line.    clemo10@iprimus.com.au
Contributed by Steve Clements

Isle Of Wight memories

Going to School

East Cowes, the Floating Bridge c1955

I have lived in Australia now for over 40 years. I still have very fond memories of my walk from Grenville Close to West Cowes High school as a 13yr old. The floating bridge was where I had my first smoke and my first kiss!!!!  How I miss East Cowes and its natural beauty, if you were at West Cowes High school in 1961 - 1964 drop me a line.    clemo10@iprimus.com.au
A memory of East Cowes contributed by Steve Clements

Hell and high water!

Cowes, High Street c1965

I worked in my Aunts ladies wear shop (Kays), and remember being flodded when heavy rain combined with high tide caused the shop to have water running through from back to the front with my friend Maureen and myself sweeping the ensuing water out of the front door. In those days the floor was bare board and it soon dried out. As it was summer we thought it was good fun and no harm was caused.
A memory of Cowes contributed by June Jackson

Noris Castle

Cowes, the Harbour c1955

This was the Red Funnel ship Noris Castle an ex tank landing craft.
A memory of Cowes contributed by John Hopthrow