Description: MAP - Isle of Wight - UNITED KINGDOM - The Garden Island: The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is in the English Channel, between 2 and 5 miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated by the Solent. The island has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times, and is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines. The island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The isle was owned by a Norman family until 1293 and was earlier a kingdom in its own right. In common with the Crown dependencies, the British Crown was then represented on the island by the Governor of the Isle of Wight until 1995. The island has played an important part in the defense of the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth and been near the front-line of conflicts through the ages, including the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Britain. Rural for most of its history, its Victorian fashion and the growing affordability of holidays led to significant urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Historically part of Hampshire, the island became a separate administrative county in 1890. This Photochromatic postcard features illustrations by S.J. Turner who images various sites on the island. The card is in good condition. Published by Nigh Shanklin & Ventnor I.W.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-12-26T03:22:34.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
City/Region: Isle of Wight
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Dependency: Crown
City: Isle of Wight
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Island: Garden
Brand/Publisher: Nigh Shanklin & Ventnor
Modified Item: No
Subject: MAP
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: Europe
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Map, "The Garden Island", Crown Dependency
Country: England
Region: Isle of Wight
Features: MAP
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Postage Condition: Posted
