Taking you through the year day by day, this book contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the Island. Ideal for dipping into, this little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of the Isle of Wight's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial, military and sporting history of the Island, it will delight residents and visitors alike.