ISLE OF WIGHT SOCIETY WINTER TALKS PROGRAMME 2026/2027.

February 8th, 2027 – “The History of I.O.W. Pubs” ~ Mark Earp.

This always very popular speaker is going to take us on a pub crawl! Come and learn about what might be, or what was, your local!

March 8th, 2027 – “Bembridge Fort, Past, Present and Future” ~ Tim Wander.

Tim is a well known Island Historian, and author of many books. He will tell us about the fort, its unique and crucial role in history, and what is happening right up to date with the conservation project and the buildings future.

April 12th, 2027 – “Pre – Georgian Architecture on the I.O.W.” ~ Ben Cracknell.

Our fellow member, and conservation officer for Portsmouth, with an enthralling presentation new to us, the ‘pre – quel’ to his interesting series of lectures on the architecture of Island buildings.

May 10th, 2027 – ” An I.O.W. Travelogue” ~ Paul Bradley.

Expect stunning photography, lots of humour, interesting stories, and a few trips ‘down memory lane’ from this popular and always entertaining speaker.