Newspapers
Isle of Wight newspaper collection
We hold newspapers from across the Isle of Wight, dating from 1855 to 2009. These include:
- Isle of Wight County Press – covers the whole Island
- Isle of Wight Observer – mainly Ryde and nearby areas
- Isle of Wight Times – also focused on Ryde
- Isle of Wight Mercury – mainly Ventnor and surrounding towns
How to view the newspaper collections
- Download our list of newspapers (PDF, 35KB)
- contact us to book a visit if you want to use our microfilm printer to consult the registers or print copies of actual newspapers
- Check which volumes can be viewed - full list of volumes (PDF, 49KB)
Please note: Some volumes of The Isle of Wight Advertiser/Mercury are too fragile to be produced. We advise you to check the list before ordering the volume from our strongroom.