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Restore The Story CIC
Not-for-profit CIC on the Isle of Wight uncovering, preserving & sharing local history through immersive tours, talks, exhibitions & projects. We bring forgotten places & hidden stories back to life for communities & visitors alike.
What a great morning, looking at all the unique cars at Whitecliff Bay, for the Hot Rod and Custom Show. #nsrafunrun #AwayResorts #whitecliffbay #isleofwight #hotrods #customcars #customcarshow #streetrods
We held an exhibition today for the Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council spring fair. Thank you to all who visited us 🙂 We were exhibiting on Early modern Newport covering from Tudors to the Georgians. Looking at what the town was like and how the people lived. We will be doing a talk on the subject at Carisbrooke castle museum on 1st July. Follow our page for updates.
Join us at our new exhibition today at Victoria rec ground in Carisbrooke. 10 till 4. Explore how Newport traded in the Tudor times. Learn how people were punished and also about the worst punishment to take place on the island! We also have booklets to purchase at £3.50.![]()
Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council #history #tudorhistory #crimeandpunishment #isleofwight
See part 4 of this talk today at 1:30.
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Today we remember and pay tribute to Alec Penstone, a remarkable member of our Island community whose life was dedicated to service, remembrance, and ensuring that the stories of the Second World War were never forgotten.![]()
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Alec served in the Royal Navy during WWII, taking part in the Arctic Convoys and supporting the D-Day landings. As a teenager during the Blitz, he witnessed the realities of war first-hand before going on to serve his country at sea.![]()
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Many Islanders will remember Alec not only as a war veteran, but as a familiar and respected face at military commemorations, remembrance services, talks, and community events. He generously shared his experiences with younger generations, helping people understand the sacrifices made by those who served during the war.![]()
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His stories, wisdom, humour, and unwavering commitment to remembrance made him a much-loved figure across the Isle of Wight. He carried the memories of his comrades with him throughout his life and worked tirelessly to ensure their sacrifices would never be forgotten.![]()
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Our thoughts are with Alec's family, friends, fellow veterans, and all those whose lives he touched. His legacy will live on through the countless people he inspired and educated over the years.![]()
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Rest in peace, Alec. Thank you for your service, your stories, and your dedication to keeping history alive.![]()
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Lest We Forget. 🌺
Yesterday we took a trip out to Dorset to visit the abandoned village of Tyneham as it was open for Spring Stand down. What a fascinating story behind this place! Great interpretation at site telling the stories of all those residents who lived there before the evacuation. Well worth a visit. ![]()
#tynehamvillage #tyneham #mod #MinistryOfDefence #history #ww2history #ww2 #abandonedvillage #abandoned #DDay
We're looking forward to returning to the Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council Summer Fayre this Saturday 30th May with a brand-new exhibition!![]()
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This year we've been asked to focus on Newport, and after months of research we've uncovered some fascinating stories, connections, and discoveries. The only problem is… we're not telling you what it's about just yet!![]()
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If you'd like to uncover the mystery for yourself, come and find us at Victoria Recreation Ground between 10am and 4pm. We think this may be one of our most engaging exhibitions yet.![]()
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Will you be able to guess the subject before you see it?![]()
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Find out more here:![]()
www.restorecic.org/restore-the-story-returns-to-newport-summer-fayre-2026/![]()
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See you on Saturday!