Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Restore the Story CIC Bringing history to life. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.restorecic.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Things About Us](https://www.restorecic.org/about-us-2/) - About Us Restore The Story CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to uncovering, celebrating, and sharing the rich and often untold histories of the Isle of Wight. Founded and run by professional historians, researchers, and seasoned storytellers Steve and Jo, we bring the past to life through immersive tours, creative projects, and engaging exhibitions. From - [Bringing Isle of Wight History to Life](https://www.restorecic.org/bringing-isle-of-wight-history-to-life/) - Bringing Isle of Wight History to Life At Restore the Story CIC We’re passionate about sharing the fascinating heritage of the Isle of Wight — and Jo and Steve are available to give engaging talks to local heritage groups, societies, and community venues. With a deep interest in uncovering the Island’s hidden past, Jo and - [Preserving the Past Through Film and Footage](https://www.restorecic.org/preserving-the-past-through-film-and-footage/) - Preserving the Past Through Film and Footage A new addition to Restore The Story CIC is our YouTube channel, which will become home to a growing archive of historical footage, films and videos that we have either discovered through research or been kindly donated for preservation and public viewing. Some clips may be familiar, while - [Restore the Story Returns to the 1940s Experience at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway](https://www.restorecic.org/restore-the-story-returns-to-the-1940s-experience-at-the-isle-of-wight-steam-railway/) - Restore the Story Returns to the 1940s Experience at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway We are delighted to announce that Restore the Story CIC will once again be exhibiting at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's popular 1940s Experience on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026. This fantastic annual event transforms Havenstreet Station - [Restore the Story Returns to Newport Summer Fayre 2026](https://www.restorecic.org/restore-the-story-returns-to-newport-summer-fayre-2026/) - Restore the Story Returns to Newport Summer Fayre 2026 We are delighted to announce that Jo and Steve of Restore the Story CIC have once again been invited to attend the Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council Summer Fayre with an exhibition stand this year. When we were asked to take part again, there was one - [Sandown Bay Defences - Talk](https://www.restorecic.org/sandown-bay-defences-talk/) - Sandown Bay Defences - Talk We’re really pleased to have been invited to give a talk at Carisbrooke Castle Museum this May! Join us on Wednesday 13th May at 7:00 PM as we explore the fascinating story of the Sandown Bay defences, from clifftop forts and hidden batteries to the lost Redcliff Battery, and overlooked - [Unlocking the Stories Behind the Island’s Historic Sites](https://www.restorecic.org/unlocking-the-stories-behind-the-islands-historic-sites/) - Unlocking the Stories Behind the Island’s Historic Sites There’s something powerful about standing in a place where history actually happened — not just reading about it, but feeling it under your feet. That’s what drives everything we do. We’re Steve and Jo, and we provide guided tours across the Isle of Wight that bring historic - [History Comes Alive on Culver Down](https://www.restorecic.org/history-comes-alive-on-culver-down-with-restore-the-story-cic/) - History Comes Alive on Culver Down with Restore the Story CIC What a fantastic day we had for our Walking History Tour of Culver Down yesterday evening with the brilliant Steve and Jo from Restore the Story CIC! Despite a blustery breeze, the rain held off, and we were thrilled to welcome a great turnout - [Restoring D-Day Memories](https://www.restorecic.org/restoring-memory-steves-tribute-to-d-day-through-innovation-and-heart/) - Restoring Memory: Steve’s Tribute to D-Day through Innovation and Heart As the world paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of D-Day last year, one man’s passion project stood out as a powerful bridge between past and present. Steve, a dedicated member of Restore the Story CIC, unveiled a remarkable tribute - a bespoke memory - [Dialling Into the Past](https://www.restorecic.org/dialling-into-the-past/) - Dialling Into the Past: How a Memory Box Inspired a Red Phone Box Revival After the resounding success of Steve’s bespoke D-Day memory box - crafted from an ammunition box and brought to life with the voices of soldiers - Restore the Story CIC caught the attention of many. But one particularly inspired response came - [Celebrating VE Day Together](https://www.restorecic.org/a-wonderful-day-at-the-newport-carisbrooke-ve-day-community-event/) - A Wonderful Day at the Newport & Carisbrooke VE Day Community Event We had a fantastic time yesterday at the Newport and Carisbrooke Community VE Day Event on June 14th! It was a real pleasure to bring along Restore The Story’s local history exhibition, and even more of a joy to meet so many passionate - [All Aboard for History!](https://www.restorecic.org/all-aboard-for-history/) - [The 1940s Experience](https://www.restorecic.org/the-1940s-experience/) - A Fantastic Weekend at the Havenstreet Steam Railway 1940s Event This past weekend, we at Restore The Story CIC had a wonderful time at the 1940s event at Havenstreet Steam Railway – and what a memorable experience it was! Even with periods of rain, the atmosphere remained lively and welcoming, with plenty of visitors undeterred - [All Steynewood Battery Tours SOLD OUT!](https://www.restorecic.org/all-steynewood-battery-tours-sold-out/) - Steynewood Battery Tours Sell Out After County Press Feature We’re excited to share some incredible news following the recent article by Alan Stroud in last Friday’s Isle of Wight County Press. The piece delved into the rich history of Steynewood Battery and kindly highlighted the tours we operate at the site. Since the article’s publication, - [Battle of Britain: 85 Years On – The Island's Story](https://www.restorecic.org/battle-of-britain-85-years-on-the-islands-story/) - Welcome to Restore the Story CIC’s commemorative exhibition marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This pivotal moment in 1940 shaped the course of the Second World War—and left a lasting imprint on communities across the UK, including right here on the Isle of Wight. This exhibition explores how our island—so close to - [Thank You for Joining Us – Battle of Britain: 85 Years On](https://www.restorecic.org/thank-you-for-joining-us-battle-of-britain-85-years-on/) - After a long setup and many weeks of preparation, we are absolutely overjoyed with the response to our Battle of Britain exhibition on the August Bank Holiday. The turnout was incredible—so many people came through the doors, not only to view the displays but to stop, chat, and ask thoughtful questions about the Isle of - [Battle of Britain History Walk](https://www.restorecic.org/battle-of-britain-history-walk/) - Isle of Wight Walking Festival We’re excited to be teaming up with the Isle of Wight Walking Festival this autumn to bring you a very special guided walk across St Boniface Down – the highest point on the Island and a place steeped in history. Join Jo and Steve on Sunday 5th October, 11:00 – - [A Curious Find on Castlehaven Beach](https://www.restorecic.org/a-curious-find-on-castlehaven-beach/) - A Curious Find on Castlehaven Beach: From Mystery Device to Marine Science On a sunny July 8th, we – Steve and Jo from Restore the Story – were out for a walk along Castlehaven Beach, near Niton on the Isle of Wight. As we picked our way across the rocks and pebbles, enjoying the peaceful - [Jo and Steve Join National Trust Podcast at Rosetta House](https://www.restorecic.org/jo-and-steve-join-national-trust-podcast-at-rosetta-house/) - Jo and Steve Join National Trust Podcast at Rosetta House We’re excited to share that Jo and Steve were recently invited back to take part in another podcast back in April, with the National Trust — their second with the organisation, and their third podcast overall. This time the recording took place at the historic - [Success at the Isle of Wight Walking Festival!](https://www.restorecic.org/success-at-the-isle-of-wight-walking-festival/) - A Great Success at the Isle of Wight Walking Festival!We were delighted to take part in this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival, leading two special heritage walks that proved to be a great success! The first walk took place around St Boniface, where Steve and Jo shared fascinating stories about the Battle of Britain, - [An Evening of Filming with Prof. Alice Roberts](https://www.restorecic.org/an-evening-of-filming-with-prof-alice-roberts/) - An Evening of Filming with Prof. Alice Roberts Sometimes the best adventures come from an unexpected message. One Wednesday afternoon in April 2025, Jo from Restore The Story CIC received a message from Rowena at 9 of Cups Productions, a local Island film company. The question was simple but exciting: would she like to be - [Steynewood Battery Tours Return for 2026](https://www.restorecic.org/steynewood-battery-tours-return-for-2026/) - Steynewood Battery Tours Return for 2026 Following the success of our guided tours last year, Restore the Story CIC is delighted to confirm that tours of Steynewood Battery are returning for the 2026 season. With the kind permission of the site’s owners, we were able to open Steynewood Battery for tours to the public in - [Our First Talk of the Year](https://www.restorecic.org/our-first-talk-of-the-year/) - Our First Talk of the Year: Lost Buildings of the Undercliff We’re delighted to be starting our 2026 talks programme with an invitation from Shanklin and District Heritage Society. Steve and Jo will be presenting Lost Buildings of the Undercliff on Thursday 5 March 2026, exploring the fascinating, and often forgotten, structures that once stood - [Keeping History Alive at the Needles: Our Next Chapter](https://www.restorecic.org/keeping-history-alive-at-the-needles-our-next-chapter/) - We are delighted to share an exciting new chapter for Restore The Story CIC. For the past two years, Jo and Steve have had the privilege of delivering guided tours at the historic Needles Batteries as volunteers. During that time, we have met thousands of visitors, shared the remarkable stories of the site, and helped - [Support Restore The Story CIC – Help Us Keep Island History Alive](https://www.restorecic.org/support-restore-the-story-cic-help-us-keep-island-history-alive/) - At Restore The Story CIC, our mission is simple: to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories that make our Island unique. From uncovering hidden histories to creating exhibitions and community projects, everything we do is rooted in local heritage and the voices that deserve to be heard. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the - [Steve & Jo Feature on National Trust Podcast](https://www.restorecic.org/steve-jo-feature-on-national-trusts-back-when-podcast/) - Steve & Jo Feature on National Trust’s ‘Back When’ Podcast We’re excited to share that Steve & Jo were invited to take part in the ‘Back When’ history podcast by the National Trust — and of course, we jumped at the opportunity! Towards the end of summer 2024, we met up with Nikki from the - [Sold-Out Steynewood Tours – More Ahead!](https://www.restorecic.org/steynewood-battery-tours-four-fully-booked-successes-and-more-to-come/) - Steynewood Battery Tours: Four Fully-Booked Successes and More to Come! We’re thrilled to share that the last four tours at Steynewood Battery, organised by Restore the Story CIC, have been completely fully booked — a testament to the growing interest and enthusiasm for this remarkable heritage site. Every tour has sold out in advance, and - [On Air with BBC Solent](https://www.restorecic.org/back-on-the-airwaves-our-bbc-solent-podcast-appearance/) - Back on the Airwaves – Our BBC Solent Podcast Appearance! We’re delighted to share that Steve & Jo were last year, invited to take part in a second podcast, this time with BBC Solent – and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This episode dives deep into one of our favourite topics: the Cold War, the - [Our New Website Is Live!](https://www.restorecic.org/our-new-website-is-live/) - Our New Website Is Live! From Steve & Jo at Restore the Story CIC We’re really excited to announce the launch of our brand new website here at Restore the Story CIC! Designed to make it easier than ever to stay connected with our work, the new site is your one-stop destination to: 📜 Follow ## Pages - [Events & Tours](https://www.restorecic.org/events-tours/) - Here are some of the tours that we offer; - [Culver Down - Walking History Tour](https://www.restorecic.org/culver-down/) - Step Back in Time: Culver Down's Historic Defences Step Back in Time: Culver Down's Historic Defences - A Guided Walking Tour Through History Join experienced historians and professional guides Steve and Jo from Restore The Story CIC for a fascinating guided walking tour of Culver Down, one of the Isle of Wight’s most historically rich coastal - [St Boniface Down - Walking History Tour](https://www.restorecic.org/ventnor-down/) - Step Back in Time: Hidden History of St Boniface Down Join experienced historians and professional guides Steve and Jo of Restore The Story CIC for a captivating walking tour of St Boniface Down, Ventnor — a place rich with wartime secrets, Cold War intrigue, and local legends. On this 90 minute guided tour, you’ll explore the hidden past of RAF Ventnor, - [About Us](https://www.restorecic.org/about-us/) - About Us Restore The Story CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to uncovering, celebrating, and sharing the rich and often untold histories of the Isle of Wight. Founded and run by professional historians, researchers, and seasoned storytellers Steve and Jo, we bring the past to life through immersive tours, creative projects, and engaging exhibitions. From - [Support Us](https://www.restorecic.org/support-us/) - Support Restore The Story CIC At Restore The Story CIC, we’re committed to preserving and sharing the rich, often unheard stories of our communities—especially those connected to the Isle of Wight’s heritage and underrepresented voices across generations. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and every donation directly supports our work here on the Island. From exhibitions - [Thank You](https://www.restorecic.org/thank-you/) - Thank You for Your Donation! Your donation has been successfully received—thank you for supporting Restore The Story CIC. Your generosity helps us continue uncovering, preserving, and sharing the Island’s history.Every contribution goes directly towards exhibitions, research costs, and local heritage projects that benefit our community. The Difference You’ve Made Because of your support, we can:• - [Donation Cancelled](https://www.restorecic.org/donation-cancelled/) - Donation Cancelled Your donation has been cancelled, and no payment has been taken. We completely understand—thank you for considering supporting Restore The Story CIC. Every bit of interest in what we do means a great deal to us. 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Explore centuries of coastal defence, from Henry VIII’s castle to World War Two. Please read the full description before booking for tour details. - [St Boniface Down Guided History Tour - Wed 29th Jul (19:00)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/st-boniface-down-guided-history-tour-wed-29th-jul-1900/) - Discover the hidden history of St Boniface Down on this fascinating 90-minute guided walking tour with Steve and Jo from Restore The Story CIC. Please read the full product description before booking for important tour information, meeting point details, and what to expect. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 11th Sept 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-11th-sept-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 4th Sept 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-4th-sept-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 28th Aug 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-28th-aug-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 11th Sept 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-11th-sept-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 4th Sept 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-4th-sept-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 28th Aug 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-28th-aug-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 31st Jul 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-31st-jul-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 24th Jul 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-24th-jul-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 24th Jul 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-24th-jul-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Steynewood High Angle Battery Tour - 11th Jul 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/steynewood-high-angle-battery-tour-11th-jul-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Steynewood High Angle Battery Tour - 12th Aug 2026 (14:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/steynewood-high-angle-battery-tour-12th-aug-2026-1400pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Steynewood High Angle Battery Tour - 12th Aug 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/steynewood-high-angle-battery-tour-12th-aug-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Steynewood High Angle Battery Tour - 11th Jul 2026 (14:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/steynewood-high-angle-battery-tour-11th-jul-2026-1400pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 17th Jul 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-17th-jul-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 21st Aug 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-21st-aug-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 21st Aug 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-21st-aug-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 14th Aug 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-14th-aug-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 14th Aug 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-14th-aug-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles New Battery Tour - 17th Jul 2026 (13:00pm)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-new-battery/needles-new-battery-tour-13th-jul-2026-1300pm/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Needles Old Battery Tour - 31st Jul 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/needles-old-battery-tour-31st-jul-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. It includes important details about the experience, access to the site, and essential visitor information to help you prepare for your visit. - [Steynewood High Angle Battery Tour - 31st Aug 2026 (11:00am)](https://www.restorecic.org/products/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/steynewood-high-angle-battery-tour-31st-aug-2026-1100am/) - Before booking, we kindly ask that you take a moment to read the full tour description below. 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[historic sites isle of wight](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historic-sites-isle-of-wight/) - [things to do isle of wight](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/things-to-do-isle-of-wight/) - [local history isle of wight](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/local-history-isle-of-wight/) - [military history isle of wight](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/military-history-isle-of-wight/) - [british military history](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/british-military-history/) - [palmerston forts](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/palmerston-forts/) - [palmerston fortifications](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/palmerston-fortifications/) - [coastal batteries](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/coastal-batteries/) - [victorian forts](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/victorian-forts/) - [needles batteries](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/needles-batteries/) - [steynewood battery](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/steynewood-battery/) - [national trust isle of wight](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/national-trust-isle-of-wight/) - [heritage interpretation](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/heritage-interpretation/) - [historical tours](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historical-tours/) - [educational tours](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/educational-tours/) - [heritage sites](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/heritage-sites/) - [historic landmarks](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historic-landmarks/) - [sandown bay defences](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/sandown-bay-defences/) - [culver down](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/culver-down/) - [bembridge fort](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/bembridge-fort/) - [coastal defences](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/coastal-defences/) - [military history](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/military-history/) - [victorian fortifications](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/victorian-fortifications/) - [carisbrooke castle](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/carisbrooke-castle/) - [sabdown bay](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/sabdown-bay/) - [culver cliff](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/culver-cliff/) - 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[Living History](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/living-history/) - [Historical Artefacts](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historical-artefacts/) - [Historic Artefacts](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historic-artefacts/) - [Historic Discovery](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/historic-discovery/) - [July 2026](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/july-2026/) - [Family History](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/family-history/) - [Local Heritage](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/local-heritage/) - [Island Stories](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/island-stories/) - [Preserving History](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/preserving-history/) - [Public Exhibition](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/public-exhibition/) - [Community Heritage](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/community-heritage/) - [Isle of Wight Museums](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/isle-of-wight-museums/) - [Wartime Exhibition](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/wartime-exhibition/) - [British History](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/british-history/) - 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[Museum Collection](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/museum-collection/) - [Cultural Heritage](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/cultural-heritage/) - [Educational History](https://www.restorecic.org/tag/educational-history/) ## Product categories - [Tours & Events](https://www.restorecic.org/product-category/tickets-events/) - Book tickets for Isle of Wight history tours, including Steynewood Battery, Culver Down, Needles Battery, and local walking tours with Restore the Story CIC. - [Steynewood Tours](https://www.restorecic.org/product-category/tickets-events/steynewood-tours/) - Book tickets for Isle of Wight history tours, including Steynewood Battery, Culver Down, Needles Battery, and local walking tours with Restore the Story CIC. - [Needles Old Battery](https://www.restorecic.org/product-category/tickets-events/needles-old-battery/) - Book tickets for Isle of Wight history tours, including Steynewood Battery, Culver Down, Needles Battery, and local walking tours with Restore the Story CIC. - 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